Day-Shift LPN - Correctional Health, Growth

SOUTHERN HEALTH PARTNERS INC; Hindman (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Health Partners Inc seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for day shifts in a correctional healthcare setting. The LPN delivers direct patient care, triage, and medication administration for incarcerated adults, supporting medical, dental, and psychiatric providers.

Responsibilities include chronic disease management, intake screenings, emergency response, and accurate documentation while ensuring compliance with state and facility regulations.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Kentucky or eligible to practice in correctional setting.
• Experience in direct patient care and triage.
• Familiar with medication administration within a healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to incarcerated adults.
• Perform triage and assess medical needs.
• Administer medications as prescribed and document administration.
• Support chronic disease management and intake screenings.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with medical, dental and psychiatric teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with state and facility regulations.

Skills

LPN license

Direct patient care

Triage

Medication administration

Education

LPN diploma

Job description

Southern Health Partners Inc seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for day shifts in a correctional healthcare setting. The LPN delivers direct patient care, triage, and medication administration for incarcerated adults, supporting medical, dental, and psychiatric providers.

Responsibilities include chronic disease management, intake screenings, emergency response, and accurate documentation while ensuring compliance with state and facility regulations.