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Certified Nurse Assistant

Centurion Health

Sumner, Illinois 62466

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$22.77/hr

About $43k–$52k/yr a year

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Last seen active Jul 29, 2026

About this role

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a FT Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team at Lawrence Correctional Center in Sumner, Illinois. Salary: $22.77 Shift: FT Evenings CNAs work under the close direction of nursing, medical and psychiatric staff to perform direct patient care to incarcerated individuals. Assist patients by supporting personal hygiene, daily living needs and vital sign monitoring.

Skills for this role

Patient Care

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • CNA or other medical paraprofessional certification required
  • CNA licensure in Maryland required
  • Training, experience or certification as a nurse's aide, medical technician or mental health worker preferred
  • One year of experience in acute care, long-term care, emergency or correctional setting preferred
  • Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ BLS
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid holidays

About the employer

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Centurion Health
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You would be walking into Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in Carlisle, where Centurion runs healthcare for the Indiana Department of Correction. The work is primary and specialty care inside the fence—vitals, labs, EKGs, minor procedures—and some roles stretch into infirmary-style…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Hands-on primary and specialty care inside Indiana DOC at Wabash Valley
  • RN pay clustering near $40/hour in our postings; employer-stated $40–$50 ranges elsewhere
  • Travel path up to ~$2685/week with stipend and multi-site float in Indiana

What reviewers flag

  • Staffing shortages and high stress repeatedly flagged; WLB ratings near 2.6–2.8
  • Management scores low (Indeed ~2.2; Glassdoor senior management ~2.6)
  • Advancement described as present but limited by unclear pathways and inconsistent management

Benefits: Travel RN ads for Indiana list health insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO, vision, dental, and FSA.

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Living in Sumner, IL

Sumner is a quiet rural village in southeastern Illinois, offering a slower pace of life amid flat farmland and small-town charm. An easy commute to larger regional hubs makes it a practical base for nurses seeking affordable downstate living.

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State price level · Illinois
100
about the national average

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities

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