Licensed Practical Nurse

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Altamont (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking a Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate, direct patient care in a correctional healthcare setting. You will perform nursing assessments, document findings, and administer medications safely as part of a multidisciplinary team.

In this role, you will support chronic disease management, respond to urgent medical needs, and ensure compliant, respectful care for patients while maintaining high safety standards and clear

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication administration skills.
• Ability to manage urgent situations calmly and effectively.
• Commitment to respectful care, compliance, and patient safety.
• Effective communication and teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, direct patient care in a secure environment.
• Perform nursing assessments and document findings.
• Administer medications safely and accurately.
• Support chronic disease management and care plans.
• Respond to urgent medical needs and coordinate next steps.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, compliant care.

Skills

LPN licensure

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Crisis management

Communication & teamwork

Patient-centered care

Job description

Role:

Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a correctional healthcare setting.

Key Duties

• Provide compassionate, direct patient care in a secure environment.
• Perform nursing assessments and document findings.
• Administer medications safely and accurately.
• Support chronic disease management and ongoing patient care plans.
• Respond to urgent medical needs and coordinate appropriate next steps.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, compliant, and respectful care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current LPN licensure.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication administration skills.
• Ability to manage urgent situations calmly and effectively.
• Commitment to respectful care, compliance, and patient safety.
• Effective communication and teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care.