Licensed Practical Nurse

Wexford Health Sources; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Generous paid-time-off program

Free CEUs

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team. In this role, you'll be delivering care to a vulnerable population and supporting overall patient well-being under the guidance of RNs.

The ideal candidate will have an active LPN license, relevant nursing experience, and a compassion for patient care. The position offers various benefits including health insurance, generous paid time off, and continuing education options.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of nursing experience, correctional experience preferred.

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.

Skills

Strong clinical and communication skills

Adaptability in high-pressure settings

Compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to patient care

Education

Active unrestricted LPN license in state of practice

Active CPR certification

Job description

POSITION:

Licensed Practical Nurse

SCHEDULE:

Opportunities available for day shifts

FACILITY:

Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility

LOCATION:

Las Cruces, NM

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.

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 Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 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 Wisely 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.

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

Your Skills Matter Here. Your Compassion Changes Lives.

Apply today and become the RN your community needs.

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