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Pinckneyville, Illinois

Director of Nursing (DON)

Registered NurseNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120K+

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Pinckneyville Correctional Center - Pinckneyville, IL, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nursing Professional & Support, Salary $120k+ per year, depending on experience Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

We are currently seeking a Full-time Director of Nursing (DON) to join our team at Pinckneyville Correctional Center in Pinckneyville, Illinois.

The Director of Nursing is responsible for directing the full nursing team, providing clinical, educational and professional supervision for nursing and support staff in the correctional environment.

Works under the direction of the contract manager and collaborates with mental health/medical leadership and other members of the multidisciplinary team to improve health care of incarcerated patients.

Qualifications

Active RN license to practice in Illinois BSN required. MSN preferred Progressive experience in nursing care with a minimum of five years of supervisory experience preferred Experience in examining operations, formulating, developing and implementing new strategies and procedures preferred Corrections, forensics or criminal justice experience preferred Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ BLS Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more...

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing is responsible for leading the nursing team and providing clinical and professional supervision within the correctional facility. They collaborate with medical and mental health leadership to implement strategies that improve healthcare outcomes for incarcerated patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Illinois RN license and a BSN degree, with an MSN preferred. A minimum of five years of supervisory experience and the ability to pass a security clearance are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Nursing leadershipClinical supervisionStaff managementHealthcare operationsStrategic planningCorrectional nursingPatient careRegulatory complianceMultidisciplinary collaborationPolicy development

Correctional Health — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 48 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 31% are remote, 67% have no call, 79% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
26% this job
Sign-on bonus
17%
Loan repayment
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 5.1
Better work-life than 60% of Registered Nurse roles listings

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Living in Pinckneyville

Median resident rent
$416/mo≈ 4% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Centurion Health

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Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Flexible Spending Account
Continuing Education benefits