Licensed Practical Nurse - Full-time temp

Wexford Health Sources; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources is looking for a Full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for a temporary assignment at Western Virginia Regional Jail in Salem, VA. This role offers opportunities for both day and night shifts, starting at $40.00/hr.

The LPN will deliver essential patient care, administer treatments, and support a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must hold an active LPN license and have 1-2 years of nursing experience. A compassionate approach to care is critical in this impactful role.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of nursing experience, preferably in correctional settings.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Assist with activities of daily living and therapeutic interventions.
• Take vital signs and monitor patient conditions.
• Provide wound care and change dressings.
• Support documentation and care planning.
• Promote hygiene, sanitation, and a safe environment for all patients.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Communication skills

Adaptability in high-pressure settings

Compassionate care

Education

Active unrestricted LPN license

Active CPR certification

Job description

Full-time Licensed Practical Nurse - Temporary Assignment
Opportunities available for day and night shifts
Western Virginia Regional Jail
Salem, VA
starting at $40.00/hr.

Are you ready for a nursing role where your skills truly matter and your impact is immediate? 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

• 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 do more than just deliver care. You'll restore dignity, build trust, and change lives.

What You’ll Need

• Active unrestricted LPN license in 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.

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