Licensed Practical Nurse | Johnson State Prison Medical Intensive Infirmary | Day Shift | $31-$36 an hour (81896)

Employer: Centurion Health

Location: Johnson State Prison - Medical Intensive Infirmary (MII) | Wrightsville, GA

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Schedule: Full-Time | 12-Hour Rotating Shifts (Days) 7am-7:30pm

Weekend Coverage: Rotating Weekends Required

Compensation: $31.00-$36.00 per hour | $1.00/hour Weekend Shift Differential

Centurion Health is proud to partner with the Georgia Department of Corrections to provide comprehensive healthcare services across the state. We are currently seeking Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our team at the Medical Intensive Infirmary (MII) at Johnson State Prison in Wrightsville, Georgia.

The Medical Intensive Infirmary is a specialized unit that provides care for patients with complex medical conditions requiring ongoing assessment, skilled nursing care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This position is ideal for nurses who enjoy caring for medically complex patients while working in a structured, supportive clinical environment.

Why Work at Johnson State Prison's Medical Intensive Infirmary?

• Care for patients with complex medical needs in a specialty infirmary setting.

• Utilize and expand your clinical skills, including tracheostomy care, enteral feeding (G-tubes), wound care, and chronic disease management.

• Work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Structured work environment with clear policies and established clinical protocols.

• Dedicated security staff, allowing nurses to focus on delivering quality patient care.

• Supportive leadership committed to professional growth and development.

• Meaningful work serving an underserved patient population.

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 (EAP)

• Continuing Education and Career Advancement Opportunities

Join Team Centurion and discover a rewarding nursing career where your clinical expertise makes a difference every day while enjoying the stability, support, and growth opportunities that come with correctional healthcare.

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

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