Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Compensation
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Job Description
Join the VitalCore Team in Mississippi! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit!
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening for a Part-Time Assistant Director of Nursing at South Mississippi Correctional Institute in Leakesville, Mississippi!
At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.
Assistant Director of Nursing Benefits Package
- Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- 401K & Plan Matching
- PTO
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Annual Incentive Bonus
Assistant Director of Nursing Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) is a supervisory nursing position who works in a correctional setting in which nursing services are required on a 24-hour basis. The ADON supervises and coordinates the activities of nursing personnel in one or more patient care units.
The ADON verifies that patients’ needs are met and evaluates nursing care and patient care unit performance. They participate in the planning of work for assigned units and coordinate activities with other patient units/departments.
The ADON plans and organizes training for staff members and works in partnership with the Director of Nursing (ADON) if applicable, Health Services Administrator (HSA), and Regional Leadership to fulfill contractual requirements and achieve operational and clinical performance targets.
Assistant Director of Nursing Schedule
- Part-time
- 16 hr/week
Assistant Director of Nursing Minimum Requirements / Preferences
- Graduate of an Accredited Nursing School required. Bachelor or Master’s Degree in nursing preferred
- Licensed to practice nursing in the State, board-certified or board-eligible in medicine, and has training and experience providing services to an adult population
- To redefine benchmarks for the industry utilizing core values, strong partnerships, effective clinical practices, and innovative healthcare strategies
- Specialty certification in correctional healthcare is desired (Certified Correctional Health Professional: CCHP, Certified Correctional Health Professional Nurse: CCHP-RN)
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting, with correctional healthcare experience is preferred
- Previous clinical operations management experience is preferred; previous direct management experience within a correctional health setting is desired
- Knowledge of accreditation standards (NCCHC, ACA & state-specific), as well as experience with quality improvement programs and clinical auditing, is preferred
VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
Part-time, Mon-Fri
16 hr/week /
Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Director of Nursing supervises and coordinates nursing personnel to ensure patient needs are met within a correctional facility. They also collaborate with leadership to manage clinical operations, staff training, and adherence to contractual and accreditation standards.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing school with a valid nursing license and at least 3 years of clinical experience. Preference is given to those with a bachelor's or master's degree, correctional healthcare experience, and management background.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 52% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in nursing leadership | ranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Registered Nurse median $114k (middle half $100k–$130k)105 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Mississippi index 87.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Registered Nurse listings in Mississippi | 45 active | 5,770 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 32% remote · 52% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US Registered Nurse listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Nursing Leadership listings | 134 in the last 30 days | 54 the 30 days before (+148%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Registered Nurse pay trend | +4.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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