Licensed Practical Nurse

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Barboursville (WV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking an LPN for the Robert L. Shell Juvenile Center in Barboursville, WV.

This PRN position covers 6am–2pm or 2pm–10pm shifts and focuses on hands-on nursing care for a vulnerable population under supervision of RNs and medical providers. Responsibilities include administering meds, performing wound care, vital signs, documentation, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active CPR certification.
• 1-2 years of nursing experience; correctional experience preferred.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; adaptability in high-pressure settings.
• Compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Assist with activities of daily living and therapeutic interventions.
• Take vital signs and monitor patient conditions.
• Provide wound care and change dressings.
• Support documentation and care planning.
• Promote hygiene, sanitation, and a safe environment for all patients.
• Serve as a vital part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Skills

Active CPR certification

Clinical and communication skills

Compassionate patient care

Education

LPN license

Job description

POSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse
SCHEDULE: PRN / As needed - 6am-2pm or 2pm-10pm
FACILITY: Robert L. Shell Juvenile Center
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.

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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