Licensed Practical Nurse

Wexford Health Sources; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Lorrie Yeager Juvenile Center in Parkersburg, WV. In this role, you will deliver compassionate care to a vulnerable population under RNs and medical providers' guidance.

Responsibilities include administering medication, monitoring vital signs, and promoting hygiene and sanitation. The ideal candidate has an active LPN license and 1-2 years of nursing experience, with a strong emphasis on communication and adaptability.

This opportunity is part of a diverse workforce that values safety and dignity in patient care.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of nursing experience, preferably in correctional settings.
• Strong communication skills and ability to adapt to high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Administer 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.

Skills

Strong clinical and communication skills

Adaptability in high-pressure settings

Compassionate, non-judgmental approach

Education

Active unrestricted LPN license

Active CPR certification

Job description

POSITION:

Licensed Practical Nurse

SCHEDULE:

Opportunities available for day, evening, and night shifts

FACILITY:

Lorrie Yeager Juvenile Center

LOCATION:

Parkersburg, WV

Are you ready for a nursing role where your care has a lasting impact and your compassion is felt every day?

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 be more than a nurse. You will be a source of safety, dignity, and healing.

What You’ll Need

• Active unrestricted LPN license and 1-2 years of nursing experience (correctional experience preferred).
• Active CPR certification.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; adaptability in high‑pressure settings.
• A compassionate, non‑judgmental 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.