Licensed Practical Nurse | GDCP | Day and Night shift | $31-$36 an hour
Jackson, Georgia
LPN
Posted Aug 12
- Shift
- 12-hour
- Hours a week
- 36
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour · 3 a week · 36 hours
- Weekends
- Every weekend
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Correctional
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Shift differential
- +$1/hr
The median for nursing in Georgia is $40/hr, across 331 postings. It 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: GDCP | Jackson, GA
- Position: Licensed Practical Nurse Full-time | Day or Night shift
- Shift: 36 hours |
- 12 hour shift
Weekend coverage: Rotating weekends
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Compensation
$31.00-$36.00 an hour | Weekend shift diff: $1.00
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 GDCP | Jackson, 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 GDCP
- 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
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
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Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Vision insurance
Place
- City
- Jackson, Georgia
- Rent against this pay
- 17% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $46,191/yr
- State price level
- 4% below the national average
- Address
- Jackson County, GA, USA
$817 median rent against $4,836 a month at $31/hr for 36 hours a week, before tax.
all local households, not nurse pay
Georgia index 96.3, where 100 is the national average.
Jackson, Georgia offers a quiet, small-town atmosphere about an hour south of Atlanta. Nature-loving nurses will appreciate its proximity to Indian Springs State Park and the Dauset Trails Nature Center, providing a peaceful, slower-paced setting for relaxation between shifts.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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