Correctional Licensed Practical Nurse

Rosaires Care; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosaires Care in Virginia's correctional system seeks a dedicated LPN to provide routine and urgent nursing care under RN/provider supervision. You will administer medications, perform treatments, manage wound care, and support chronic disease management within secure custody settings.

This role emphasizes infection control, accurate clinical documentation, patient education, and collaboration with security procedures to ensure safe, compassionate care for underserved populations.

Qualifications

• Valid LPN licensure and ability to provide nursing care in correctional settings.
• Strong medication administration, assessment, and treatment skills.
• Competence in wound care and chronic condition management support.
• Knowledge of infection control and safety-focused compliance practices.
• Clear documentation and strong communication skills.
• Compassionate, mission-driven approach to serving underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and urgent patient assessments and nursing care under RN/provider supervision.
• Administer medications and perform ordered treatments.
• Manage wound care and support chronic disease care.
• Assist with intake screenings and ongoing health monitoring.
• Support infection control practices and contribute to prevention efforts.
• Provide health education and patient guidance within the care plan.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Follow security procedures and comply with all applicable healthcare and facility standards.

Skills

LPN licensure

Medication administration

Wound care

Infection control

Documentation

Compassionate care

Job description

Corrections LPN delivers compassionate, high-quality nursing care in a correctional healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide routine and urgent patient assessments and nursing care under RN/provider supervision.
• Administer medications and perform ordered treatments.
• Manage wound care and support chronic disease care.
• Assist with intake screenings and ongoing health monitoring.
• Support infection control practices and contribute to prevention efforts.
• Provide health education and patient guidance within the care plan.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Follow security procedures and comply with all applicable healthcare and facility standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Valid LPN licensure and ability to provide nursing care in correctional settings.
• Strong medication administration, assessment, and treatment skills.
• Competence in wound care and chronic condition management support.
• Knowledge of infection control and safety-focused compliance practices.
• Clear documentation and strong communication skills.
• Compassionate, mission-driven approach to serving underserved populations.