Licensed Practicall Nurse (LPN) | Dooly State Prison | Day shift | $29-$34 an hour
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.
- Shift and hours
- Day shift · 10-hour shifts (5:45 AM-4:15 PM) · 12-hour shifts on weekends (5:45 AM-6:15 PM) Schedule: Full-time | 40 hours | Day Shift Regular Schedule: 10-hour shifts | 5:45 AM-4:15 PM | 40 hours/week Weekend Shift: 12-hour shifts | 5:45 AM-6:15 PM40 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Psych · Correctional incarcerated patients
- License
- LPN license Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license | Compact (MSL) or Georgia (SL) | Must be active and validactive and valid LPN license (Compact MSL or Georgia SL)
- Term
- Permanent Schedule: Full-time | 40 hours | Day ShiftFull-time
Do you qualify?
- License
- active and valid LPN license (Compact MSL or Georgia SL) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license | Compact (MSL) or Georgia (SL) | Must be active and valid Check your license
- Certification
- active CPR or BLS certification Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or BLS | Must be active
- Also asks
- ability to obtain security clearance via the GADOC Ability to obtain security clearance via the GADOC, this may include drug screen and criminal background check
What it pays
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- BenefitsCompany-paid Life and Disability InsuranceCompany-paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Benefits401(k) with Company Match401(k) with Company Match
- BenefitsGenerous Paid Time Off and Paid HolidaysGenerous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- BenefitsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance Program
More benefits (10)
- BenefitsOngoing training and career growth opportunitiesOngoing training and career growth opportunities
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Opportunities for advancement
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- deliver safe, ethical, and evidence-based nursing care Deliver safe, ethical, and evidence-based nursing care
- Day to day
- follow safety, security, and infection control protocols Follow established safety, security, and infection control protocols
- Day to day
- monitor patient conditions and report change appropriately Monitor patient conditions and report change appropriately
- Day to day
- collaborate with medical, mental health, and custody teams Collaborate with medical, mental health, and custody teams
- Day to day
- maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Weekends
- alternating weekends required Weekend Coverage: Alternating weekends required
- Details
- dedicated security presence and clear patient accountability Dedicated security presence and clear patient accountability
- Details
- no family or visitor interactions No family or visitor interactions, reducing stress and distractions
The workplace
- Address
- 1412 Plunkett Road, Unadilla, GA, 31091
Workplace: Dooly State Prison.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Original listing
Posted on Centurion Health’s careers page.
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- Employer: Centurion Health
- Location: Dooly State Prison | Unadilla, GA
- Position: Licensed Practical Nurse | LPN
Schedule
Full-time | 40 hours | Day Shift Regular
Schedule
- 10-hour shifts | 5:45 AM–4:15 PM | 40 hours/week
- Working Days: Varies based on facility schedule
- Weekend Coverage: Alternating weekends required
- Weekend Shift: 12-hour shifts | 5:45 AM–6:15 PM
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 Dooly State Prison - Unadilla, 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 Dooly 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
- 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
- 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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What's around it?
Unadilla, GAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 4% below the US average
- Median rent
- $771/mo
- Household income
- $36,875/yr, all local households, not nurse pay