Job Description Job Description Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN/LVN ) Role Summary Are you an adaptable, detail-oriented LPN looking for a unique clinical opportunity that balances structure with deep professional purpose? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team within a secure facility. In this rewarding role, you will deliver essential, direct care to an underserved patient population while working collaboratively alongside providers, RNs, and facility safety personnel. This environment offers a highly structured, stable workspace where you can sharpen your critical thinking and diverse clinical skills. If you are a proactive professional driven to provide high-quality, patient-centered care where it is truly needed most, we invite you to bring your talent to our team!

Duties & Responsibilities Direct Patient Care & Clinical Interventions Medication Administration:

Safely administer prescribed medications and treatments in strict accordance with healthcare provider orders and safety protocols.

Clinical Assessments:

Perform focused patient health screenings and assessments, accurately documenting physical and behavioral findings in real time.

Routine Nursing Care:

Deliver high-quality wound care, assist with chronic disease management, and execute routine nursing interventions to support patient wellness.

Intake & Discharge Coordination:

Assist with critical patient intake screenings, initial health history reviews, and comprehensive discharge planning to ensure a smooth transition of care.

Health Status Tracking:

Monitor and evaluate ongoing patient health status, remaining highly vigilant to subtle changes and promptly reporting significant updates to the RN or provider.

Emergency Response:

Respond swiftly, calmly, and appropriately to medical emergencies or urgent healthcare needs within the facility.

Patient Education:

Empower patients by educating them clearly on their chronic health conditions, medication compliance, and prescribed treatment plans.

Team Synergy:

Collaborate seamlessly with the broader healthcare team and facility staff to ensure continuous, uninterrupted care.

Meticulous Documentation:

Maintain clear, concise, and regulatory-compliant medical records following established facility guidelines.

Safety & Infection Control:

Strictly adhere to universal precautions, infection control procedures, and all facility safety protocols at all times. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications Licensure:

Current, active, and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.

Certifications:

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.

Clinical Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year of professional nursing experience.

Core Skills:

Strong clinical assessment capabilities, precise medication administration skills, and exceptional written and verbal communication.

Environment Comfort:

Comfort and ability to work effectively and maintain professional boundaries within a secure facility environment.

Desired Qualifications Background Variety:

Prior experience working in correctional healthcare, behavioral health, emergency departments, medical-surgical units, or long-term care environments.

Tech-Savvy:

Hands-on experience utilizing Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software platforms.

Location and Work Type Work Type:

Full-Time Contract Position.

Work Setting:

On-site, Correctional setting. If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at or by calling/texting . I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!