Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Hancock State Prison | Day | 12 hr. shift | $29 to $34 an hour
Sparta, Georgia
- Shift
- 12-hour days
Posted Aug 12
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour days
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Correctional
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- GA nursing median $45/hr
- Shift differential
- +$1/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: Hancock State Prison | Sparta, GA
- Position: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Shift: Full-time | Day | 6:00 AM- 6:30 PM
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- Weekend coverage: Rotating weekends
Compensation
$29-$34 an hour | $1.00 additional for weekend coverage
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| License Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our day shift team at Hancock State Prison- Sparta, 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 Hancock State Prison?
- 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
$29-$34 an hour Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off and paid holidays Flexible Spending Account (F. S. A) | Continuing education and professional development benefits indmhm #AM
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
Preferred
experience
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 #AM
Sourced from Centurion Health’s careers page.
Requirements
- Preferred experience: behavioral health, correctional, or ER
- Preferred experience: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license | Compact (MSL) or Georgia (SL) | Must be active and valid
- Preferred experience: Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or BLS | Must be active
- Preferred experience: Ability to obtain security clearance via the GADOC, this may include drug screen and criminal background check indmhm
- Preferred experience: #AM
Benefits highlights
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
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- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
Place
- City
- Sparta, Georgia
- State price level
- 4% below the national average
Georgia index 96.3, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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Worth asking
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and call?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?