No salary listed — similar Nursing Leadership roles pay ~$85k (median of 12 jobs)
3.9/10 work-life score · Above average in Nursing Administration (RN) — ranked against 609 active roles in this specialty
About the Role
Director of Nursing for correctional healthcare. Oversees nursing operations, budgets, and quality improvement. Indiana, PA.
Join Wellpath as a Director of Nursing – Corrections, No Weekends in Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401k
- DailyPay
- Tuition Assistance
- Dependent Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company Paid Life Insurance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off. Work with Wellpath in Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing oversees daily clinical operations, manages budgets, and implements nursing policies to ensure high standards of patient care. They collaborate with the Medical Director to lead quality improvement initiatives and support the professional development of the nursing staff.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Nursing and hold a current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment. At least two years of supervisory experience in an acute setting is recommended, along with current CPR certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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