LPN | Phillips State Prison
Listed on 2026-06-23
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Nursing
LPN/LVN, Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse, Nursing Home
Job Details
Job Location:
GA, Buford
- Phillips State Prison
- Buford, GA 30519
Position Type:
Full-Time
Education Level: High School Diploma/GED
Travel Percentage:
None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category:
Nursing Professional & Support
Employer:
Centurion Health
Location:
Phillips State Prison | Buford, GA
Position:
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shift: Full-time | Day shift | 12 hour shift
Weekend coverage:
Rotating weekends
Compensation: $30-$35 an hour | $1.00 additional for weekend coverage
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 Phillips State Prison in Buford, GA.
Why work as an LPN at Phillips 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
- 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
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
- 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 Basic Life Support (BLS) | Must be active
- Ability to obtain security clearance via the GADOC, including drug screen and criminal background check
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