Director of Nursing (DON) (81977)
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: MO, Pacific - MO Eastern Correctional Center - PACIFIC, MO 63069Position 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 Missouri Eastern Correctional Center located in Pacific, Missouri. 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 Missouri RN license or ability to obtain license 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 Available Shift: Days 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 facility. They collaborate with medical and mental health leadership to improve healthcare outcomes for incarcerated patients.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Missouri RN license and have previous nursing leadership experience. The ability to obtain a security clearance, including a drug screen and criminal background check, is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Director of Nursing (DON) (81977) at Centurion Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Nursing Leadership — ranked against 1,187 active Nursing Leadership listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Correctional Health — Registered Nurse Career Context
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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