Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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!

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Work Type: Full-Time Contract Position.

• Work Setting: On-site, Correctional setting.

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