Director of Nursing (DON)
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
Key Skills
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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