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Licensed Practical Nurse | Paulding RSAT | $29-$34 an hour | Day shift

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Centurion Health

Dallas, Georgia

Eligibility
LPN
Shift
Days
Unit
Psych

Posted Aug 14

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days · 5 a week
Weekends
No weekends
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
LPN
Experience
2+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
GA nursing median $45/hr

GA nursing postings that state pay run $32/hr to $57/hr, the middle half $39/hr to $50/hr, across 574 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

  • Employer: Centurion Health
  • Location: Paulding RSAT | Dallas, GA
  • Position: Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Shift: Full-time | Day shift | Monday- Friday

Compensation

$29-$34 an hour

Centurion 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 Paulding RSAT in Dallas, GA.

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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 Paulding RSAT

  • 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 collaboration

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 indmhm

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Position Summary

The 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 Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

  • 2 years of experience in behavioral health, correctional, or ER
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license | Compact (MSL) or Georgia (SL) | Must be active and valid
  • Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or BLS | Must be active
  • Ability to obtain security clearance via the GADOC, this may include drug screen and criminal background check indmhm

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Sourced from Centurion Health’s careers page.

Requirements

  • 2 years of experience in behavioral health, correctional, or ER
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license | Compact (MSL) or Georgia (SL) | Must be active and valid
  • Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or BLS | Must be active
  • Ability to obtain security clearance via the GADOC, this may include drug screen and criminal background check indmhm

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Paid time off
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  • Employee assistance program
  • Vision insurance

Place

City
Dallas, Georgia
Median rent
$1,492/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$75,545/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
4% below the national average

Georgia index 96.3, where 100 is the national average.

Map showing the location of Dallas, GA
Approximate location in Dallas, GA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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On your path

Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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