Licensed Practical Nurse - Central NM

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company|

Paid time off

Paid holidays

CEUs provided

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking an Licensed Practical Nurse to join Central NM CF in Los Lunas, NM. The role involves hands-on patient care under RNs and medical providers, with responsibilities including medications, vital signs, wound care, and care planning.

The position supports a vulnerable population in a correctional setting. Schedule options include day, evening, and night shifts, and the employer highlights strong benefits, PTO, health/dental/vision coverage, a 401(k) match,

Qualifications

• Active unrestricted LPN license in the state of practice.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

CPR certification

Education

LPN license

Job description

POSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse
SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for day, evening, and night shifts
FFACILITY: Central NM CF
LOCATION: Los Lunas, NM

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.

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 the state of practice.
• 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.

Custom paragraph added: Your skills matter here. Your compassion changes lives.

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