No salary listed — similar Nursing Leadership roles pay ~$90k (median of 15 jobs)
6.4/10 work-life score · Above average in Registered Nurse roles — ranked against 5,345 active roles in this profession
Director of Nursing (83172)
About the Role
Director of Nursing for correctional facility in Plainfield, IN. Full-time, day shift. RN license required, BSN preferred. Comprehensive benefits.
Join Centurion Health as a Director of Nursing – Correctional Health in Plainfield, Indiana.
Benefits & Compensation
- Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Continuing Education benefits
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers weekends off, day shifts only. Work with Centurion Health in Plainfield, Indiana.
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing provides clinical, educational, and professional supervision for nursing and support staff within a correctional environment. They collaborate with medical and mental health leadership to improve the quality of healthcare for incarcerated patients.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Indiana RN license and have previous nursing leadership experience. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) is strongly preferred, along with the ability to pass a security clearance and background check.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Correctional Medicine — Registered Nurse Career Context
In Indiana, Correctional Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$97k across 30 listings, vs ~$96k nationally (8,489 listings).
Indiana's cost-of-living index is 90.0 (US average = 100) — Indiana ranks #3 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Correctional Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Director of Nursing (83172) at Centurion Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Registered Nurse roles — ranked against 5,345 active Registered Nurse roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Nursing Leadership roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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