Charge Nurse | $46.00-$51.00 | GDCP (Prison) | 32 hours a week | Day shift (83535)

Centurion Health; Georgia; On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Holidays

FSA

EAP

Training

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking an RN Charge Nurse for the Georgia Diagnostic & Classification Prison in Jackson, GA. The role leads nursing operations during the day shift, coordinates staff, and ensures quality patient care within a correctional healthcare setting.

You will work under the Director of Nursing to support staff development, ensure compliance with clinical standards, and collaborate with medical, mental health, and administrative teams.

Qualifications

• RN leadership experience and ability to oversee daily nursing operations.
• Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills.
• Experience with corrective or custodial healthcare settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily nursing operations within the assigned unit.
• Provide direct and indirect patient care.
• Supervise and support nursing staff, including LPNs and CNAs.
• Collaborate with medical, mental health, and administrative teams.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, policies, and regulatory standards.
• Assist with scheduling, staffing coverage, and workflow management.
• Respond to clinical escalations and support critical decision-making.
• Promote a safe, structured, and professional care environment.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: GA, Jackson - GA Diagnostic & Classification State Prison - Jackson, GA 30233, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nursing Professional & Support, Employer: Centurion Health

Location: Georgia Diagnostic & Classification Prison (GDCP) | Jackson, GA

Position: RN Charge Nurse | Day shift

Schedule: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 8-hour shift | 32 hours a week | rotating weekends

Compensation: $46.00 – $51.00/hr. + $1.00 weekend diff

About Centurion Health

Centurion Health partners with the Georgia Department of Corrections to deliver high-quality, patient-centered healthcare to individuals in custody. Our teams operate in structured, well-supported clinical environments where nurses can focus on delivering impactful care while maintaining work-life balance.

Position Overview

The RN Charge Nurse at GDCP plays a key leadership role in overseeing daily clinical operations within the facility. This position is responsible for coordinating nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care, and maintaining compliance with clinical standards and contract requirements.

Working under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Health Services Administrator, the Charge RN leads by example, supports staff development, and ensures efficient, safe, and consistent care delivery in a correctional healthcare setting.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing training and career growth opportunities

Qualifications: Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily nursing operations within the assigned unit
• Provide both direct and indirect patient care
• Supervise and support nursing staff, including LPNs and CNAs
• Collaborate with medical, mental health, and administrative teams
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, policies, and regulatory standards
• Assist with scheduling, staffing coverage, and workflow management
• Respond to clinical escalations and support critical decision-making
• Promote a safe, structured, and professional care environment

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 4 years of RN experience required
• Previous Charge Nurse, ER, corrections, psych, or med-surg experience preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to thrive in a structured, fast-paced environment