Licensed Practical Nurse

Aura Health; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care in a correctional healthcare setting. You will administer medications, perform patient assessments, and support chronic disease management while following clinical protocols and state regulations.

Work alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team and correctional staff to ensure safety and wellness for inmates, upholding high standards of care in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Valid LPN license.
• Strong clinical skills with a focus on patient safety.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and in a correctional environment.
• Knowledge of medical protocols, medication administration, and disease management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care to inmates, ensuring safety and wellness.
• Administer medications accurately and safely.
• Perform patient assessments and support chronic disease management.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols and state regulations.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team and correctional staff.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Correctional healthcare

Education

LPN license

Job description

Role: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a correctional healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to inmates, ensuring safety and wellness.
• Administer medications accurately and safely.
• Perform patient assessments and support chronic disease management.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols and state regulations.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team and correctional staff.

Qualifications & Skills

• Valid LPN license.
• Strong clinical skills with a focus on patient safety.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and in a correctional environment.
• Knowledge of medical protocols, medication administration, and disease management.

Key Duties:

Deliver quality medical care, support patient assessments, administer medications, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards in a correctional setting, all while promoting safety and wellness through teamwork and professional expertise.