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Pacific, Missouri

Director of Nursing (DON) (81977)

Registered NurseNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

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

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Clinical supervisionStaff managementCorrectional nursingPatient careMultidisciplinary collaborationRegulatory compliance

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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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Nursing Leadership listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Pacific

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$255k
Median resident rent
$906/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Centurion Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sterling, Virginia
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Flexible Spending Account
Continuing Education benefits