Correctional Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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Description
Now Hiring: Night Shift LPN – Make a Difference in Correctional Healthcare
Meherrin River Regional Jail is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for night shift, working 12-hour shifts. If you’re a compassionate nurse looking for a stable schedule and a unique clinical setting, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills and make a real impact on the health of the people in our care.
About the role
- Meherrin River Regional Jail is looking for a reliable and qualified LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for individuals in our custody.
What you'll do
- Provide direct patient care to incarcerated individuals
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Take vital signs, collect lab specimens, and record patient health data
- Support sick call and assist providers with procedures
- Administer medications and maintain accurate Medication Administration Record (MAR) documentation
- Monitor patient conditions and report changes promptly
- Conduct rounds and document patient progress
- Follow infection control and safety protocols
- Maintain medication security, including narcotics counts and accountability
- Assist with patient transfers and complete required reports
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved practical nursing program
- Active LPN license in Virginia, or a multistate (Nurse Licensure Compact) license
- Solid knowledge of nursing care principles and practices
- Ability to recognize signs of mental illness, emotional distress, and substance use disorders
- Proficiency in phlebotomy and administering PPD (TB skin) tests
- [Current CPR/BLS certification]
- [Ability to pass a background check]
Benefits:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance with a generous orthodontic credit
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance and extensive ancillary coverage options
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Continuing education credits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral program
Type:
- Full-Time, 12-hour shifts (Night Shift)