Licensed Practical Nurse

Wexford Health Sources; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Continuing education

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse in Abingdon, VA, at Abingdon Regional Jail. The role involves hands-on patient care under RNs and medical providers, including medication administration, wound care, vital signs, and documentation.

This full-time night shift (6:00pm–6:30am) offers a sign-on bonus of $2,500 and opportunities to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining safety and compassion for a vulnerable population.

Qualifications

• Active unrestricted LPN license in state of practice.
• 1-2 years of nursing experience (correctional experience preferred).
• Active CPR certification.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; adaptability in high‑pressure settings.
• A compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Administering medications and treatments as ordered.
• Assisting with activities of daily living and therapeutic interventions
• Taking vital signs and monitoring patient conditions
• Providing wound care and changing dressings
• Supporting documentation and care planning
• Promoting hygiene, sanitation, and a safe environment for all patients
• Serving as a vital part of a multidisciplinary treatment team

Skills

Active LPN license

1-2 years nursing experience

CPR certification

Clinical and communication skills

Compassionate patient care

Job description

POSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse

SCHEDULE: Full-time/6:00pm-6:30am/ 3 days weekly

FACILITY: Abingdon Regional Jail

LOCATION: Abingdon, VA

Plus, we are now offering a $2500 sign-on bonus!

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice-involved patients for over 30 years. Many of our patients are receiving their first experience with quality, compassionate care—and it starts with you.

Position Summary

As an LPN at our facility, you'll play a hands‑on role in delivering care to a vulnerable population under the guidance of RNs and medical providers. Some responsibilities include:

• Administering medications and treatments as ordered
• Assisting with activities of daily living and therapeutic interventions
• Taking vital signs and monitoring patient conditions
• Providing wound care and changing dressings
• Supporting documentation and care planning
• Promoting hygiene, sanitation, and a safe environment for all patients
• Serving as a vital part of a multidisciplinary treatment team

You'll be more than a nurse. You'll be a source of safety, dignity, and healing.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check‑ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid‑time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) company match
• Company‑paid short‑term disability and life insurance
• Non‑taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisley Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You'll Need

• Active unrestricted LPN license in state of practice.
• 1-2 years of nursing experience (correctional experience preferred).
• Active CPR certification.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; adaptability in high‑pressure settings.
• A compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to patient care.

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