Progressive Directions Inc. (PDI)

Hiring nurses in Clarksville, TN

$62k–$67k/yr posted pay across 5 roles
Per diem roles
Hiring days and nights
New grads welcome on 1 role

From 5 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 13, 2026Sources

The short version

You care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in homes and community settings around Dover. Progressive Directions Inc. is a Tennessee nonprofit that has spent about fifty years offering residential, day, and employment supports.

Employer research, Aug 13, 2026

You support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in homes and community settings, carrying out Individualized Health Care and Medical Crisis Plans.
For experienced nurses
Sources
As of 2024-04-26Source: indeed.com
Full-time and PRN RN postings in Dover list $32 an hour.
For experienced nurses
Sources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-08-13 · 2026Source: indeed.com
Scheduling texture includes full-time overnight RN posts and 12-hour shifts that one nurse said helped work-life balance.
For experienced nurses
Sources
As of 2026 · 2024Source 1: indeed.com Source 2: indeed.com

Who it fits

Best fit

New grads: 1 of 5 roles welcomes new grads
Per diem nurses: 4 of 5 roles are per diem
LPNs and LVNs: 3 of 5 roles accept an LPN or LVN

Nursing here

Preceptors and orientation

RN duties include training or mentoring new staff on health-related plans and documentation; employer cites ongoing training and professional development.

Progressive Directions Inc. (PDI) · employer research

Sources

As of 2026

Scheduling

RN full-time overnights posted in Dover; RN review cites 12-hour shifts aiding work/life balance; DSP examples include 8a-8p and 7a-7p multi-day patterns.

Progressive Directions Inc. (PDI) · employer research

Sources

As of 2026Source 1: indeed.com Source 2: indeed.com

Benefits

Eligible employees offered comprehensive benefits, PTO, paid sick time, paid holidays, and ongoing training.

The units

IDD residential / in-home nursing (adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities)
RN role supports adults with IDD via residential/day/employment programs; care in homes and community; implements Individualized Health Care and Medical Crisis Plans.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: indeed.com

What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Meaningful IDD care work: RN described work with people with disabilities in home and community settings as very rewarding, with management open to input.; Sources
As of 2024-04-26Source: indeed.com
Work-life balance and overwork: One RN praised 12-hour shifts for balance; a Dover house manager review said no work-life balance and heavy overtime expectations despite liking the clients.; Sources
As of 2024Source 1: indeed.com Source 2: indeed.com
Pay dissatisfaction: Nursing reviews flag fair pay as an improvement area; pay and benefits score 2.5/5.; Sources
As of 2026Source: indeed.com

More review themes

Overall nursing rating: Clarksville nursing reviews average 3.0/5 across work-life, management, culture, and advancement dimensions.; Sources
As of 2026Source: indeed.com

The hard parts

Nursing reviews flag fair pay as an improvement area, with pay and benefits scored 2.5 out of 5.
Sources
As of 2026Source: indeed.com

What to ask

How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Where would I work, and on which unit or team?

Common questions

Does Progressive Directions Inc. (PDI) hire new grads?

1 of 5 roles welcomes new grads.

Which shifts are open?

Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift and 1 is a night shift.

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Progressive Directions Inc. (PDI), and we tell you what happens next.