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We are currently seeking a full-time, day shift, Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at West Tennessee State Penitentiary located in Henning, Tennessee.

Posted Sep 29

Shift and hours
Day shifts from 5:30 am to 6:00 pm Shift: Day shifts start at 5:30 am and end at 6:00 pm, rotating weekends
Unit and setting
Psych · Correctional The LPN is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients.incarcerated patients
License
LPN licenseTennessee LPN license or ability to obtain license
Term
Permanent We are currently seeking a full-time, day shift, Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at West Tennessee State Penitentiary located in Henning, Tennessee.Full-time

Do you qualify?

License
Tennessee LPN license or ability to obtain license Check your license
Also asks
Ability to obtain security clearance including drug screen and criminal background check Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

What it pays

Pay reviews
pay ranges depending on experience Pay ranges from $31-$38 per hour depending on experience.

Benefits

  • BenefitsHealth, dental, vision, disability and life insuranceHealth, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
  • Benefits401(k) with company match401(k) with company match
  • BenefitsGenerous paid time offGenerous paid time off
  • BenefitsPaid holidaysPaid holidays
  • BenefitsFlexible Spending AccountFlexible Spending Account
  • BenefitsContinuing Education benefitsContinuing Education benefits
More benefits (7)
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Life insurance

The role and schedule

Day to day
provide holistic nursing care within scope of practice The LPN is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients.
Day to day
respond to physical and mental health needs under the direction of RNs, medical, and psychiatric staff Licensed Practical Nurses work under the direction of Registered Nurses, medical, and psychiatric staff to respond to a range of physical and mental health needs.
Hours stated
Day shifts start at 5:30 am and end at 6:00 pm, rotating weekends
Weekends
rotating weekends Shift: Day shifts start at 5:30 am and end at 6:00 pm, rotating weekends

The workplace

Centurion Health logo
Centurion Health
Hiring organization
Address
480 Green Chapel Road, Henning, TN, 38041
Hiring contact
Contact: Cathleen Garrison cgarrison@teamcenturion.com Contact: Cathleen Garrison cgarrison@teamcenturion.com

Workplace: West Tennessee State Penitentiary.

About West Tennessee State Penitentiary

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and call?
More questions to ask
  • 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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Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Tennessee Department of Correction.

We are currently seeking a full-time, day shift, Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at West Tennessee State Penitentiary located in Henning, Tennessee.

The LPN is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients. Licensed Practical Nurses work under the direction of Registered Nurses, medical, and psychiatric staff to respond to a range of physical and mental health needs.

Pay ranges from $31-$38 per hour depending on experience.

Tennessee LPN license or ability to obtain license Current CPR Corrections experience not required Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

Shift: Day shifts start at 5:30 am and end at 6:00 pm, rotating weekends

We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more...

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What's around it?

West Tennessee State Penitentiary · Henning, TN

Henning, TNFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent
$668/mo
Household income
$40,781/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Henning, TN

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