Licensed Practical Nurse - Jail
Description
Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide routine nursing care to individuals housed in our jail facility. Under the direct supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the LPN will deliver safe, timely, and professional basic nursing services in accordance with facility policies, nursing standards, provider orders, and applicable regulations. This position will work nights and every third weekend.
This position is focused on routine patient care, medication administration, health screenings, and nursing documentation. The LPN will work as part of the medical team to support the health and well-being of the incarcerated population while maintaining professional standards and appropriate boundaries in a correctional setting.
Key Responsibilities include (within the LPN scope of practice):
- Medication Administration/Verification
- Routine Health Screenings
- Patient Care
- Monitoring and Reporting
- Emergency Response
- Documentation
Current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Wisconsin.