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Fulton, Missouri

Director of Nursing (DON) (80759)

Registered NurseIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: MO, Fulton - Fulton Reception Diagnostic Center - FULTON, MO 65251Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Associate's DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nursing Professional & SupportCenturion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Missouri Department of Corrections.

We are currently seeking a full-time Director of Nursing to join our team at Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Correctional Center located in Fulton, Missouri.

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for 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 Missouri RN license Previous nursing leadership experience preferred Must maintain active CPR and Basic Life Support certification.

Corrections experience preferred, not required Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check Available Shift: Days, rotating on-call 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... INDMHM

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing provides clinical, educational, and professional supervision for nursing and support staff within a correctional environment. They collaborate with multidisciplinary leadership to improve the healthcare outcomes of incarcerated patients.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Missouri RN license and active CPR and Basic Life Support certifications. Previous nursing leadership experience and experience in corrections are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Clinical SupervisionStaff ManagementHealthcare CollaborationPatient CareCorrectional Healthcare

Correctional Medicine — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 60% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks35 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
34% this job
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Fulton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$248k
Typical market rent
$866/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.0
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Jefferson City, MO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Centurion Health

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays