Director of Nursing - RMSI
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Job Description
- Job Location: TN, Nashville - Riverbend Max Security Institution - Nashville, TN
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Education Level: Associate'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 Tennessee Department of Correction. We currently seeking a full-time Director of Nursing to join our team at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution located in Nashville, Tennessee.
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: Tennessee 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 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... Contact Cathleen Garrison cgarrison@teamcenturion.com indmhm #CG
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 Tennessee RN license or have the ability to obtain one and possess previous nursing leadership experience. The role requires the ability to pass a security clearance, including a drug screen and criminal background check.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 50% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee 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 $119k (middle half $100k–$140k)106 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing Leadership listings in Tennessee | 159 active | 5,949 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 32% remote · 50% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee Registered Nurse listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus · <1% offer loan repayment159 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Nursing Leadership listings | 149 in the last 30 days | 41 the 30 days before (+263%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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