Licensed Practical Nurse | GDCP | Day and Night shift | $31-$36 an hour

Centurion Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a Full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Georgia Department of Corrections facility in GDCP, Jackson, GA. This role emphasizes day shift hours with a structured clinical environment and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The LPN will provide holistic nursing care to incarcerated patients under RN and psychiatry staff direction, adhering to safety and infection control policies, while maintaining documentation and participating in a focused, low-disruption

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in behavioral health, correctional, or ER settings.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license active and valid (MSL/SL/GA).
• CPR or BLS certification active.
• Ability to obtain security clearance via Georgia DOC process.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, ethical, and evidence-based nursing care.
• Follow safety, security, and infection control protocols.
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes promptly.
• Collaborate with medical, mental health, and custody teams.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

CPR/BLS certification

Security clearance eligibility

Team collaboration

Education

LPN license (MSL/SL/GA)

Job description

Employer: Centurion HealthLocation: GDCP | Jackson, GAPosition: Licensed Practical Nurse Full-time | Day or Night shiftShift: 36 hours | 12 hour shiftWeekend coverage: Rotating weekendsCompensation: $31.00-$36.00 an hour | Weekend shift diff: $1.00Centurion Health is proud to be the provider of mental health and medical services for the Georgia Department of Corrections.We are currently seeking a Full-time| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our day shift team at GDCP | Jackson, GA. This role is ideal for nurses who prefer day hours, competitive pay, and a structured clinical environment, without the constant interruptions and stress of traditional hospital settings.Why work as an LPN at GDCP:• Day shift schedule• Clear policies and workflows• Dedicated security presence and clear patient accountability• No family or visitor interactions, reducing stress and distractions• Supportive nursing leadership and multidisciplinary collaborationBenefits• 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 opportunitiesPosition SummaryThe Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver safe, ethical, and evidence-based nursing careFollow established safety, security, and infection control protocolsMonitor patient conditions and report change appropriatelyCollaborate with medical, mental health, and custody teamsMaintain accurate and timely clinical documentationQualifications2 years of experience in behavioral health, correctional, or ERLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license | Compact (MSL) or Georgia (SL) | Must be active and validMust be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or BLS | Must be activeAbility to obtain security clearance via the GADOC, this may include drug screen and criminal background checkindmhm#AM