Assistant Director of Nursing | GDCP (Prison) | Day shift | Salary: $105K (80524)
Listed compensation
$105K
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
- Leadership role within the state’s primary intake facility
- Structured environment with clear policies and defined workflows
- Dedicated security presence and controlled clinical setting
- No family or visitor interactions, allowing focus on operations and care delivery
- Direct collaboration with medical, mental health, and custody leadership
- Opportunity to lead within a high-impact, mission-driven setting Benefits
- Competitive salary of $105,000 annually
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Continuing education and professional development benefits
- And more indmhm #AM Qualifications
- Supervise and support nursing and support staff within a secure correctional environment
- Ensure delivery of care in compliance with Centurion policies, GDOC regulations, and security procedures
- Maintain staff accountability, performance standards, and workflow efficiency
- Collaborate with providers, mental health, and custody teams to support daily operations
- Assist with staffing coordination, scheduling oversight, and coverage planning
- Respond to clinical and operational issues in real time, ensuring continuity of care
- Provide direct and indirect patient care as needed
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation and reporting
- Reinforce safety, infection control, and institutional protocols consistently Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia or compact license | Must be active
- Current CPR certification | Must be active
- Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience required
- Ability to obtain required security clearance, including drug screen and background check Preferred Experience (Highly Valued)
- Correctional, forensic, or secure behavioral health environment
- Emergency Department (ER), ICU, or high-acuity leadership experience
- Experience managing staff in fast-paced, high-volume settings
- Strong background in compliance, audits, and policy-driven environments
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams independently and resolve issues without escalation This Role is Best Suited for Leaders Who:
- Operate effectively in structured, policy-driven environments
- Maintain composure and authority in high-pressure situations
- Can lead teams with consistency, accountability, and clear expectations
- Are comfortable managing complex patient populations
- Prioritize safety, compliance, and operational stability Important Consideration This is a high-demand, high-responsibility leadership role within the state’s primary intake facility. Candidates seeking highly flexible environments or less structured settings may find this position challenging. indmhm #AM
Key Responsibilities
The ADON provides operational oversight and direct supervision of nursing staff within a high-volume correctional intake facility. They ensure the delivery of safe, compliant care while collaborating with medical, mental health, and custody leadership.
Requirements
Requires an active Georgia RN license, CPR certification, and a minimum of two years of nursing experience. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required, along with the ability to pass a security clearance.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 50% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No nights
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- Includes call
- Includes weekends