Director of Nursing
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Job Description
- Job Location: IN, Westville - Westville Correctional Facility - WESTVILLE, IN
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Nursing Professional & Support
Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Indiana Department of Correction. We are currently seeking a full-time Director of Nursing to join our team at Westville Correctional Facility located in Westville, Indiana.
The Director of Nursing 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: Indiana RN license or ability to obtain license BSN strongly preferred Previous nursing leadership experience preferred Current CPR Corrections experience preferred, not required 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...
Centurion is the provider of healthcare services for the Indiana DOC. To explore a non-medical career in corrections with Indiana DOC, text IDOC to 765-263-6322 to speak with a recruiter, or apply now at in.gov. indmhm
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing provides clinical, educational, and professional supervision for nursing and support staff within a correctional facility. They collaborate with medical and mental health leadership to improve healthcare outcomes for incarcerated patients.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Indiana RN license and have previous nursing leadership experience. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is strongly preferred, and the ability to obtain security clearance is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 56% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · top 25% in nursing leadership | ranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Nursing Leadership median $113k (middle half $100k–$135k)148 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Indiana index 93.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing Leadership listings in Indiana | 181 active | 5,990 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% remote · 56% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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