Licensed Practical Nurse

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Santa Rosa (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus up to $45/hr

Opportunity for day and night shifts

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide compassionate care at the Guadalupe Correctional Facility in Santa Rosa, NM. The role involves hands-on nursing responsibilities, including administering treatments, supporting patient hygiene, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates must hold an active LPN license, have clinical experience, and demonstrate effective communication skills. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives within a diverse environment, with competitive pay and sign-on bonuses available.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of nursing experience, preferably in correctional settings.
• Active unrestricted LPN license and CPR certification required.
• Compassionate and adaptable in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Assist with activities of daily living and therapeutic interventions.
• Provide wound care and monitor patient conditions.
• Support documentation and care planning.
• Promote hygiene and a safe environment for patients.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Skills

Strong clinical and communication skills

Adaptability in high-pressure settings

Compassionate, nonjudgmental approach

Education

Active unrestricted LPN license

1-2 years of nursing experience

Active CPR certification

Job description

POSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse

SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for day and night shifts

FACILITY: Guadalupe Correctional Facility

LOCATION: Santa Rosa, NM

Sign on bonus eligible with rates up to $45/hr!

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’ll 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, 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.