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Infographic showing various Prison Internships job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Internship, 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,814 per year, or $34 per hour.

Part-Time Nurse Practitioner Johnson State Prison (82319)

Wrightsville, GA • On-site

Centurion, LLC
Construction • 1 - 10 employees
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Posted 15 days ago

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Part-Time Nurse Practitioner Johnson State Prison

GA, Wrightsville - Johnson State Prison MII - Wrightsville, GA 31096

Overview

Position Type: Internship Job Shift: Day Education Level: Graduate Degree Travel Percentage: None Category: Medical Physician & Advanced Practice Provider

Description

Centurion is proud to announce its expansion in Georgia! Join our growing organization and be a part of a rewarding career.

We are currently seeking a part-time (1 day a week) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team at Johnson State Prison located in Wrightsville, Georgia.

The Nurse Practitioner works under the supervision of a physician in a correctional environment and is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management. This includes collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, performing assessments, diagnosing patients, and medication management.

Qualifications
  • Active, unrestricted GA APRN license
  • Ability to pass background check

Benefits

  • A clinically interesting, diverse patient population in a secure and structured setting
  • Freedom from insurance, coding, and reimbursement hassles
  • Ability to spend time with your patients. No more cancellations or "no shows"
  • Providers are not required to sign employment contracts or non-compete agreements

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