LPN - Oshkosh, WI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Schedule: PM shift with holiday and weekend coverage.
• 4 x 10 hour shifts: 1200-2230 or 5 x 8 hour shifts: 1400-2230

What you will be doing:

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.

• Perform patient assessments and document findings accurately and in a timely.

• Monitor and evaluate patient health status, reporting significant changes to the RN or provider.

• Provide wound care, manage chronic diseases, and perform routine nursing interventions.

• Assist with intake screenings, health assessments, and discharge planning.

• Maintain accurate medical records in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.

• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and urgent healthcare needs.

• Educate patients on health conditions, medications, and treatment plans.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare and correctional teams to ensure continuity of care.

• Adhere to infection control, safety, and security procedures at all times.

What you must have:

• Current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.

• Current CPR/BLS certification.

• Minimum of one (1) year of recent nursing experience.

• Strong clinical assessment and medication administration skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a secure correctional environment.

• Excellent communication, documentation, and critical thinking skills.

Nice to have:

• Previous correctional, behavioral health, emergency room, medical-surgical, or long-term care experience.

• Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR).

Other Information:
Benefits of Working in Corrections

• Consistent full-time schedule.

• Opportunity to provide meaningful care to an underserved patient population.

• Diverse clinical experience and skill development.

Work Environment

• This position is based within a correctional facility. Candidates must be comfortable working in a secure environment and adhering to all facility safety and security protocols while providing professional, patient-centered care.