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Mental Health Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse (71833)

Jefferson City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Dec 2025

💰 $118,000/yr($66,000/yr – $118,000/yr)

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Job Details

Job Location MO, Jefferson City - Jefferson City Correctional Center - JEFFERSON CITY, MOPosition Type Full-TimeEducation Level High School Diploma/GEDTravel Percentage NoneJob Shift DayJob Category Nursing Professional & Support

Description

LPN Pay rates from $33/hr. to $41/hr. depending on years of licensed experience!

RN Pay rates from $49/hr. to $59hr. depending on years of licensed experience!

Plus Shift Differentials!

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Missouri Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a full-time Mental Health Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse to join our team at Jefferson City Correctional Center located in Jefferson City, Missouri.

The Mental Health LPN or RN is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients. Mental Health Nurses work under the direction of the Director of Nursing and/or Nursing Supervisor and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to identify, assess and respond to a wide range of physical, psychological and social needs of the patient. Mental Health nurses may also participate in and lead group classes for incarcerated patients as needed.

Day shift; This position is for a Monday-Friday

Qualifications

Missouri LPN or RN license or ability to obtain license
Specialty training in psychiatric nursing
Current CPR
Corrections experience not required
Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

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