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

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Wellpath
Indiana, Pennsylvania

Director of Nursing

Registered Nurse Above average in Nursing Administration (RN)No weekendsFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

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

CPR

Key Skills

Nursing leadershipBudget managementPolicy developmentQuality improvementStaff supervisionRisk managementClinical precautionsInfection controlFall preventionRegulatory compliancePatient careEmergency room experienceMedical surgical experienceCommunicable disease management

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).

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AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.9/10 on work-life balance for Nursing Leadership roles.

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About Wellpath

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, Tennessee
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401k
DailyPay
Tuition Assistance
Dependent Scholarships