Director of Nursing (Full-Time Boston)
Listed compensation
$145k-$160k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Correctional Psychiatric Services PC as a Director of Nursing – Correctional Health, $145K-$160K in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $145K - $160K
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Dental insurance
- Vision coverage
- Health insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Disability insurance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Correctional Psychiatric Services PC in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing will oversee nursing staff performance, ensure compliance with national and state standards, and manage health service operations within a correctional facility. They are responsible for coordinating medical care, maintaining staff coverage, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing school with a current Registered Nursing license and at least two years of supervisory experience in acute care or a correctional setting. A valid CPR certification and TB clearance are required to start the position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Correctional Health Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 28% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$153k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $144k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Registered Nurse roles.
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