Correctional LPN: Holistic Patient Care & Support

Roadrunner Health Services; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Roadrunner Health Services in New Mexico seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to provide holistic care to incarcerated patients under the supervision of registered nurses and medical staff. You will administer medications, record vital signs, assist with treatments, and contribute to discharge planning while maintaining professional boundaries and patient dignity.

This role requires adherence to HIPAA, collaboration with security and clinical teams, and responsiveness to emergencies

Qualifications

• Must hold valid LPN license in applicable state.
• Must show current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR certification.
• One year of work experience as a LPN preferred.
• Experience in a correctional environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, record symptoms and patient progress; assist physicians during treatments and examinations; administer medications and prescribed treatments; complete admissions and discharges, and promote rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient continuity of care by following individualized treatment plans.
• Communicate with team members individually, at team meetings, and with written documentation as needed.
• Provide direct patient care to include gathering vital signs, subjective and objective information, laboratory, EKG, and other diagnostic tests, perform basic hygiene care, and ordered treatments, and administer ordered non-intravenous medications.
• Monitor and document medication administration and treatment implementation as directed. Maintain accountability of all controlled substances according to federal and state regulations. Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including positive health behaviors and self-care skills through education and counseling
• Recognize signs and symptoms of medical or mental health care needs warranting additional professional expertise and report to appropriate member of the team
• Participate in the monitoring, requisition, and documentation of the use of medical supplies and equipment
• Document relevant data in the approved format and report to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team
• Identify and maintain professional boundaries to preserve the integrity of the therapeutic process and relationship
• Proactive in performance improvement activities as demonstrated by participating in the Company's Continuous Quality Improvement (CQl) program and modifying clinical practices based on CQI recommendations
• Ensure compliance with all facility and Company policies, Federal and State laws, regulations, and guidelines including HIPAA
• Coordinate care closely with security staff while maintaining a positive, collaborative relationship
• Maintain ethical commitment to ensure confidentiality within the limits of a correctional environment
• Deliver care in a nonjudgmental/nondiscriminatory manner to protect the autonomy, dignity, and rights of patients
• Understand and comply with safety and security rules and regulations of the institution
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

TB documentation

Correctional environment experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

LPN license

TB documentation and CPR certification

Job description

Roadrunner Health Services in New Mexico seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to provide holistic care to incarcerated patients under the supervision of registered nurses and medical staff. You will administer medications, record vital signs, assist with treatments, and contribute to discharge planning while maintaining professional boundaries and patient dignity.

This role requires adherence to HIPAA, collaboration with security and clinical teams, and responsiveness to emergencies