Licensed Practical Nurse

Southern Health Partners, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Health Partners, Inc. seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide evening care in a correctional healthcare setting.

The LPN will deliver direct patient care, administer medications, perform assessments, manage sick calls, and support chronic disease and psychiatric treatment under RN/physician direction. Responsibilities include accurate documentation, responding to emergencies, maintaining infection control, and ensuring compliance with state and facility standards.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in good standing.
• Correctional healthcare experience preferred.
• Ability to administer medications and manage basic treatments.
• Proficient in vital signs monitoring and triage.
• Experience with EHR documentation and charting.
• Commitment to infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to incarcerated patients during evening shifts.
• Administer medications and treatments per orders.
• Perform patient assessments and triage.
• Document care accurately in EHR and paper records as required.
• Respond to medical emergencies and support providers.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards.
• Coordinate with custody staff for timely patient care.
• Support chronic disease and psychiatric care plans.
• Educate patients on medications and health maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Medication administration

Wound care

Vital signs monitoring

EHR documentation

Triage and assessment

Infection control

Patient education

Phlebotomy and injections

Care planning

Emergency response

Education

LPN license (NC)

Job description

Southern Health Partners Inc seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide evening care Monday-Friday in a correctional healthcare setting. The LPN will deliver direct patient care, administer medications, perform assessments, manage sick call, and support chronic disease and psychiatric treatment under RN/physician direction. Responsibilities include accurate documentation, responding to emergencies, maintaining infection control, and ensuring compliance with state and facility standards. Join a collaborative, mission-driven team focused on compassionate care, safety, and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to incarcerated patients during evening shifts
• Administer medications and treatments per provider orders
• Perform patient assessments, triage, and routine sick call
• Document care accurately in EHR and paper records as required
• Respond to medical emergencies and support providers and RNs
• Maintain infection control and safety standards within the facility
• Coordinate with custody staff to ensure secure, timely patient care
• Support chronic disease and psychiatric care plans
• Educate patients on medications, procedures, and health maintenance
• Ensure compliance with state, facility, and company healthcare policies

Required Skills

• Medication administration
• Wound care
• Vital signs monitoring
• Electronic health records (EHR) documentation
• Triage and assessment
• Infection control
• Patient education
• Phlebotomy and injections
• Care planning
• Emergency response