
Director of Nursing (DON) | Phillips State Prison | $107K+ | RN License required
Required skills
- Associate's Degree in Nursing
- security clearance
- drug screening
- criminal background check
Nice to have
- DON
- ADON
- Nurse Manager
- Correctional healthcare
- high-acuity leadership
Role summary
Centurion Health is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing operations at Phillips State Prison in Buford, Georgia. This senior leadership role involves clinical oversight, staff supervision, compliance, and operational excellence within a correctional healthcare setting. The position requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing, an active RN license, and CPR certification. Prior nursing leadership and correctional healthcare experience are strongly preferred. The DON will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure safe and compliant patient care and promote a culture of quality improvement.
Job Details: Job Location: GA, Buford - Phillips State Prison - Buford, GA, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: Associate's Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nursing Professional & Support, Position: Director of Nursing (DON) – Correctional Healthcare Location: Phillips State Prison | Buford, GA Salary: $107K + annually Schedule: Monday–Friday | Full-Time Centurion Health is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Georgia Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing operations at Phillips State Prison in Buford, Georgia. This is a senior leadership role responsible for clinical oversight, staff supervision, compliance, and operational excellence within a correctional healthcare environment. Compensation & Benefits We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off and paid holidays Flexible Spending Account (FSA) And more Qualifications: Key Responsibilities Provide clinical, educational, and professional leadership to nursing and support staff Oversee daily nursing operations to ensure safe, effective, and compliant patient care Collaborate closely with the Contract Manager, Medical Director, Mental Health leadership, and custody partners Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards Lead staffing, scheduling, performance management, and professional development initiatives Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and quality improvement Serve as a key member of the multidisciplinary leadership team focused on improving healthcare outcomes for incarcerated patients Qualifications Associate’s Degree in Nursing (required) Active Registered Nurse (RN) license Current CPR certification Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance, including drug screening and criminal background check Prior nursing leadership experience strongly preferred (DON, ADON, Nurse Manager, or similar) Correctional healthcare or high-acuity leadership experience preferred indmhm #AM
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