Licensed Practical Nurse

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Dunbar (WV); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Part time

Job summary

Tiger Morton Juvenile Center in Dunbar, WV seeks an LPN for per diem shifts to deliver hands-on nursing care under supervision of RNs and medical providers.

You will administer medications, monitor vitals, assist with daily living activities, provide wound care, and support care planning while upholding compassionate, nonjudgmental patient interaction in a correctional setting.

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

• 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

LPN license

Nursing experience

CPR certification

Clinical communication

Compassionate care

Job description

POSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
SCHEDULE: Per Diem Opportunities Available
FACILITY: Tiger Morton Juvenile Center
LOCATION: Dunbar, WV 25064

Are you ready for a nursing role where your skills truly matter and your impact is immediate?

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 do more than just deliver care.
You’ll restore dignity, build trust, and change lives.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your skills matter here. Your compassion changes lives.

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