Licensed Practical Nurse Jail LPN Noc High Pay

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 44,689 - 49,648; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay - receive your money as you earn it

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-paid life insurance

Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program

Discounted rates for home and auto loans

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wisconsin is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate care in a jail environment. The role involves patient assessment, medication administration, and collaboration with RNs to ensure high-quality care. The ideal candidate has nursing qualifications, experience, and a commitment to serving underserved communities. This position offers competitive hourly compensation and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of clinic experience preferred.
• Maintain current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Obtain and maintain CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, psychological, and social dimensions.
• Implement treatment programs directed by healthcare practitioners.
• Collaborate in controlled substance counts and respond to emergencies.
• Assist in medical procedures and document nursing encounters.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Collaboration

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Tools

SOAP charting

IV therapy (if certified)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Jail

Compensation: $32.44 - $36.04 / hour

Department: Nursing

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission‑driven organization with a people‑first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join Us and Find a Career that Supports

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k), we foster a work‑life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing:

• DailyPay - receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling and health coaching
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the underserved. Our mission is to provide compassionate, collaborative, and innovative care to society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Join us to help heal the world, one patient at a time.

How You Make a Difference

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a vital role in patient care by contributing to the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Working under the supervision of RNs, the LPN provides direction and guidance in patient education and activities that align with their education and demonstrated competencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, assess patients’ physical, psychological, and social dimensions in both the health care unit and housing units, contributing to individualized treatment planning and consulting with RNs and staff as needed.
• Implement treatment programs directed by health care practitioners, administer medications—including IV therapy (if certified)—and perform diagnostic tests according to established protocols and procedures.
• Collaborate in controlled substance counts at the beginning of each shift, adhering to safety techniques, procedures, and standard precautions while responding to codes or health emergencies within standard guidelines.
• Assist in medical or minor surgical procedures, implement nutrition and therapeutic diet plans, and document nursing encounters using SOAP charting, ensuring effective communication with nursing staff, physicians, and other relevant personnel.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and training sessions, demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to policies and procedures in providing high‑quality patient care.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Experience: Prefer a minimum of one (1) year clinic experience.

Licenses/Certifications: Have and maintain current licensure as a Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse within the state of employment; must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.

Additional Details

Shifts: 1900 – 0730 (12 shifts per week, rotating, including holidays)

Equal Employment Opportunity

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.