Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Infirmary and Womens Health | Helms (74368)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Helms State Prison Atlanta GA

Centurion Health is proud to be the provider of medical and mental health services to the Georgia Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our clinical team at Helms State Prison in Atlanta GA.

This role is well suited for nurses who are confident adaptable and comfortable working in a structured correctional healthcare environment serving a diverse and high-acuity patient population.

Schedule

• Full-Time Night Shift

• 7:00 PM 7:30 AM (36 hrs. weekly) or (32 hrs. weekly) - This depends on facility need

• Rotating weekends

• Clearly defined schedule and expectation

Compensation

• $30.00 $35.00 per hour based on licensed experience

• Night shift differential: $2.00/hour

• Weekend differential: Additional $1.00/hour

Why Nurses Choose Centurion at Helms

• Focused infirmary-based care with reduced unit hopping

• Opportunity to support pregnant and postpartum female patients

• Strong collaboration with providers RNs and psychiatric staff

• Structured protocols that support safe consistent patient care

• Less traditional bedside chaos than hospital settings

• Stability and long-term growth in correctional healthcare

Benefits

• Medical dental vision disability and life insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Continuing education support

• And more

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Position Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care within their scope of practice to incarcerated patients with a primary focus on infirmary patients and pregnant females under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RN) physicians and psychiatric providers.

Responsibilities include:

• Medication administration and monitoring

• Vital signs assessments and patient observations

• Supporting prenatal and postpartum care plans as directed

• Accurate clinical documentation and EMR use

• Responding to medical concerns while following security protocols

• Collaboration with custody and clinical teams to ensure patient safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license (or ability to obtain)

• Current CPR certification required

• Ability to obtain security clearance including drug screen and criminal background check

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