Licensed Practical Nurse

Wexford Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

CEUs and continuing education

Pet Insurance

Flexible pay options

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking an LPN for the Central Kentucky Medical Correctional Complex in Lexington, KY. You will work under RNs and providers, administering meds, monitoring patients, and supporting care planning in a correctional setting.

Requirements include an active Kentucky LPN license and CPR certification; 1–2 years of nursing experience is preferred. The role offers day and night shifts with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for CEUs.

Qualifications

• Active unrestricted LPN license in Kentucky.
• 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred, especially correctional.
• Active CPR certification.
• 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.
• Serve as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Skills

Strong clinical and communication

Compassionate patient care

Adaptability in high-pressure settings

Education

Active Kentucky LPN license

CPR certification

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Schedule: Day shift and Night shift available

Facility: Central Kentucky Medical Correctional Complex

Location: Lexington, KY

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 Kentucky
• 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred (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 LPN your community needs.

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