Charge Nurse | $46.00-$51.00 | GDCP (Prison) | 32 hours a week | Day shift
Centurion Health · centurionhealth.io
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The job in short
Correctional charge registered nurse overseeing daily clinical operations at a state prison.
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Details
- Found
- 27 d ago · posted 2026-09-15
- Location
- Jackson, GA, USA
- Pay (as listed)
- $46 an hour
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: GA, Jackson - GA Diagnostic & Classification State Prison - Jackson, GA, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nursing Professional & Support, Employer: Centurion Health
Location: Georgia Diagnostic & Classification Prison (GDCP) | Jackson, GA
Position: RN Charge Nurse | Day shift
Schedule: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 8-hour shift | 32 hours a week | rotating weekends
Compensation: $46.00 – $51.00/hr. + $1.00 weekend diff
About Centurion Health
Centurion Health partners with the Georgia Department of Corrections to deliver high-quality, patient-centered healthcare to individuals in custody. Our teams operate in structured, well-supported clinical environments where nurses can focus on delivering impactful care while maintaining work-life balance.
Position Overview
The RN Charge Nurse at GDCP plays a key leadership role in overseeing daily clinical operations within the facility. This position is responsible for coordinating nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care, and maintaining compliance with clinical standards and contract requirements.
Working under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Health Services Administrator, the Charge RN leads by example, supports staff development, and ensures efficient, safe, and consistent care delivery in a correctional healthcare setting.
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
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Qualifications: Key Responsibilities
• Oversee and coordinate daily nursing operations within the assigned unit
• Provide both direct and indirect patient care
• Supervise and support nursing staff, including LPNs and CNAs
• Collaborate with medical, mental health, and administrative teams
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, policies, and regulatory standards
• Assist with scheduling, staffing coverage, and workflow management
• Respond to clinical escalations and support critical decision-making
• Promote a safe, structured, and professional care environment
Qualifications
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 4 years of RN experience required
• Previous Charge Nurse, ER, corrections, psych, or med-surg experience preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to thrive in a structured, fast-paced environment
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