The RN Charge Nurse at GDCP plays a key leadership role in overseeing daily clinical operations within the facility.
Posted Sep 15
Shift and hours
Day shift · 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM · 8-hour shift Position: RN Charge Nurse | Day shift Schedule: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 8-hour shift | 32 hours a week | rotating weekends32 hours a week
Unit and setting
Med-Surg · Correctional Centurion Health partners with the Georgia Department of Corrections to deliver high-quality, patient-centered healthcare to individuals in custody.individuals in custody
License
RN licenseActive Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance Program
More benefits (10)
BenefitsOngoing training and career growth opportunitiesOngoing training and career growth opportunities
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Disability insurance
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement
Vision insurance
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Paid time off
The role and schedule
Day to day
oversee and coordinate daily nursing operations within the assigned unitOversee and coordinate daily nursing operations within the assigned unit
Day to day
provide direct and indirect patient careProvide both direct and indirect patient care
Charge
supervise and support nursing staff, including LPNs and CNAsSupervise and support nursing staff, including LPNs and CNAs
Day to day
collaborate with medical, mental health, and administrative teamsCollaborate with medical, mental health, and administrative teams
Day to day
ensure compliance with clinical protocols, policies, and regulatory standardsEnsure compliance with clinical protocols, policies, and regulatory standards
Day to day
assist with scheduling, staffing coverage, and workflow managementAssist with scheduling, staffing coverage, and workflow management
Day to day
respond to clinical escalations and support critical decision-makingRespond to clinical escalations and support critical decision-making
Day to day
promote a safe, structured, and professional care environmentPromote a safe, structured, and professional care environment
Weekends
rotating weekendsSchedule: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 8-hour shift | 32 hours a week | rotating weekends
Location: Georgia Diagnostic & Classification Prison (GDCP) | Jackson, GA
Position: RN Charge Nurse | Day shift
Schedule
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 8-hour shift | 32 hours a week | rotating weekends
Compensation
$46.00 – $51.00/hr. + $1.00 weekend diff
About Centurion Health
Centurion Health partners with the Georgia Department of Corrections to deliver high-quality, patient-centered healthcare to individuals in custody. Our teams operate in structured, well-supported clinical environments where nurses can focus on delivering impactful care while maintaining work-life balance.
Position Overview
The RN Charge Nurse at GDCP plays a key leadership role in overseeing daily clinical operations within the facility. This position is responsible for coordinating nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care, and maintaining compliance with clinical standards and contract requirements.
Working under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Health Services Administrator, the Charge RN leads by example, supports staff development, and ensures efficient, safe, and consistent care delivery in a correctional healthcare setting.
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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Key Responsibilities
Oversee and coordinate daily nursing operations within the assigned unit
Provide both direct and indirect patient care
Supervise and support nursing staff, including LPNs and CNAs
Collaborate with medical, mental health, and administrative teams
Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, policies, and regulatory standards
Assist with scheduling, staffing coverage, and workflow management
Respond to clinical escalations and support critical decision-making
Promote a safe, structured, and professional care environment
Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
Minimum 4 years of RN experience required
Previous Charge Nurse, ER, corrections, psych, or med-surg experience preferred
Strong leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
Ability to thrive in a structured, fast-paced environment indmhm
Examples: nights 5:30pm–6:00am three shifts/week rotating weekends; days Mon–Fri; PT Friday 1:30–10pm; RN supervisor mainly 8:00am–4:30pm with floor/admin mix. Travel RNs float across IN facilities.
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Residential living in Jackson centers around the walkable historic downtown core surrounding the courthouse square and peaceful residential streets lined with older cottages and ranch homes. Outside the center, housing spreads into larger acreage lots and rural homesteads across Butts County, while waterfront neighborhoods around Jackson Lake attract those seeking lakefront cabins and newer custom homes with private docks.
Commutes across the immediate Jackson area to local healthcare facilities like WellStar Sylvan Grove Medical Center take only minutes, whereas reaching suburban job centers requires navigating rural connectors.
Getting around+Most nurses working at WellStar Sylvan Grove Medical Center or nearby clinics enjoy an effortless local drive, with area commute times averaging roughly 17 to 18 minutes on uncongested surface streets. The city sits about seven miles off Interstate 75 along regional state routes, meaning regional commutes north toward metro Atlanta or south to Macon depend on highway access that can bottleneck around suburban interchanges. Parking is universal, free, and uncomplicated across local employers, though public transit is essentially nonexistent, making a personal vehicle mandatory.
Most nurses working at WellStar Sylvan Grove Medical Center or nearby clinics enjoy an effortless local drive, with area commute times averaging roughly 17 to 18 minutes on uncongested surface streets. The city sits about seven miles off Interstate 75 along regional state routes, meaning regional commutes north toward metro Atlanta or south to Macon depend on highway access that can bottleneck around suburban interchanges.
Parking is universal, free, and uncomplicated across local employers, though public transit is essentially nonexistent, making a personal vehicle mandatory.
Outdoors+Butts County designates itself the outdoor capital of Georgia due to an impressive concentration of natural recreation. Indian Springs State Park, celebrated as one of the nation's oldest state parks, offers wading in Sandy Creek and swimming in McIntosh Lake, while adjacent Dauset Trails Nature Center features over 35 miles of hiking and biking trails winding through wildlife habitats. Boating, wakeboarding, and angling are widespread on Jackson Lake, while High Falls State Park boasts cascading falls over the Towaliga River alongside yurt camping and canoe access.
Butts County designates itself the outdoor capital of Georgia due to an impressive concentration of natural recreation. Indian Springs State Park, celebrated as one of the nation's oldest state parks, offers wading in Sandy Creek and swimming in McIntosh Lake, while adjacent Dauset Trails Nature Center features over 35 miles of hiking and biking trails winding through wildlife habitats.
Boating, wakeboarding, and angling are widespread on Jackson Lake, while High Falls State Park boasts cascading falls over the Towaliga River alongside yurt camping and canoe access.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Jackson
Jackson, Georgia, offers relocating nurses an authentic small-town sanctuary anchored by its historic 1898 courthouse square—famous to television viewers worldwide as Hawkins from Stranger Things. Situated roughly midway between Atlanta and Macon and seven miles east of Interstate 75, Jackson trades suburban sprawl for exceptional natural acreage. Working at WellStar Sylvan Grove Medical Center translates into a commute of under twenty minutes on uncongested roads, free hospital parking, and an unhurried daily cadence. Off shift, life revolves around premier outdoor recreation, including paddling down the Towaliga River, boating on Jackson Lake, and exploring miles of wooded paths at Dauset Trails Nature Center and Indian Springs State Park. Destination eateries like Fresh Air Barbecue anchor the local dining landscape, though night-shift clinicians should prepare for limited late-night dining and minimal big-box shopping in town. Rental housing inventory is sparse, meaning prospective nurses should plan ahead to secure single-family rentals or lake-area homes. For healthcare professionals seeking a close-knit Southern community, ample green space, and low-stress living, Jackson provides a grounded rural retreat.
