Licensed Practical Nurse

Wexford Health Sources; Barboursville (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Continuing education (CEUs)

Disability & life insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. seeks an Licensed Practical Nurse at Western Regional Jail in Barboursville, WV. The role supports care under RNs and medical providers, administering medications and assisting with daily living activities in a correctional setting.

You will monitor patient conditions, take vital signs, and promote hygiene and safety. The position offers benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active unrestricted LPN license.
• 1–2 years nursing experience; correctional experience preferred.
• Active CPR certification.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; thrive under pressure.
• Compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Assist with ADLs and therapeutic interventions.
• Take vital signs and monitor patient conditions.
• Provide wound care and dressings.
• Support documentation and care planning.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

LPN license

CPR certification

Job description

POSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse

SCHEDULE: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM + some weekends

FACILITY: Western Regional Jail

LOCATION: Barboursville, WV

Are you ready for a nursing role where your care has a lasting impact and your compassion is felt every day?

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) retirement saving plan
• 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 and 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Your Skills Matter Here. Your Compassion Changes Lives.