Licensed Practical Nurse

Centurion Health; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,614 - 67,502; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join their team at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison in Jackson, GA. This role involves providing holistic nursing care to incarcerated patients under supervision, responding to physical and behavioral health needs. The ideal candidate must hold an LPN license or be able to obtain one, and have CPR certification. Competitive hourly wages and comprehensive benefits are offered, including health insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or ability to obtain one required.
• Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to incarcerated patients under direction.
• Respond to a range of physical and behavioral health needs.

Skills

Holistic nursing care

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Overview

Centurion is proud to be the provider of mental health services to the Georgia Department of Corrections.

We are currently seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our team at Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison- Jackson, GA.

Shift

• Full-time | Day shift | 36 hrs. | 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM | Rotating weekends

Hourly Rate

• $44-$49 an hour.
• Shift Differential - weekends: Additional $1.00 per hour.

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..

Responsibilities/Qualifications

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Medical) is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients while working under the direction of Registered Nurses (RN) and medical and psychiatric staff, to respond to a range of physical and behavioral health needs.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or ability to obtain one required.
• Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check.