Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Role Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Location: Hopewell, NJ 08560
Work Schedule: 35 hours/week (Full-Time)
Contract Duration: Two (2) Years
Onsite Requirement: Mandatory (No Remote / No Telehealth)


The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care services to incarcerated individuals under the supervision of the Medical Director, Physician, or Registered Nurse. This role supports medical intake, chronic care, medication administration, sick call, and ongoing patient monitoring within a secure correctional healthcare environment.
The LPN works collaboratively with physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, mental health staff, and custody personnel to ensure safe, compliant, and patient-centered healthcare delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Nursing Care

• Provide direct nursing care to inmates in accordance with physician orders and nursing protocols
• Assist with intake medical screenings and health assessments
• Perform vital signs, wound care, specimen collection, and basic treatments
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and report concerns promptly

Medication Administration

• Administer prescribed medications in accordance with scope of practice
• Maintain accurate medication administration records (MARs)
• Monitor and report medication side effects or adverse reactions

Sick Call & Chronic Care Support

• Assist with sick call clinics and chronic care follow-ups
• Document patient complaints, observations, and nursing interventions
• Support continuity of care under supervision of RN, NP, or Physician

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in medical records
• Follow all correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and safety protocols
• Comply with New Jersey correctional healthcare standards and regulations

Collaboration & Safety

• Work closely with healthcare staff and custody personnel
• Adhere to security procedures within the correctional facility
• Participate in interdisciplinary communication as required

Required Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing (LPN) program (Required)
Licensure: Active and unrestricted New Jersey Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license (Required)
Experience

• Experience providing nursing care in:
  • Correctional facilities, OR
  • Institutional healthcare, OR
  • Comparable clinical environments (Preferred)

Skills & Competencies

• Direct patient care and nursing support
• Medication administration and monitoring
• Clinical documentation and reporting
• Correctional healthcare protocols
• Infection control and patient safety
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ability to work in a secure environment
• Strong communication and observation skills

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Licensed New Jersey LPN with experience or strong interest in correctional healthcare
• Comfortable working onsite within a secure correctional facility
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and patient-focused
• Able to work 35 hours per week consistently

Recruiter Submission Template -


Full Name:
Education (Program, Institution & Completion Year):
Active New Jersey LPN License?
License Number & Expiration Date:
Total Years of LPN Experience:
Experience providing direct patient care?
Experience administering medications?
Experience assisting with intake medical screenings?
Experience working in correctional or institutional healthcare settings?
Experience with clinical documentation and MARs?
Motivation / Reason for Interest in Correctional Healthcare:
Motivation / Reason for Interest in This Role:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status:
Expected Hourly Rate:
Is this W2 or C2C? If C2C, Corporation Name:
Comfortable working 100% onsite in a correctional facility?
Available to work 35 hours per week onsite at MCCC, Hopewell, NJ on your own expenses?