Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Las Cruces

Thrive Medical Services LLC; Tucumcari (NM); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Stable scheduling with 12-hour shifts

Supportive leadership and clinical ov​

Meaningful work serving an underserved

Job summary

Thrive Medical Services, LLC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled nursing care in a correctional setting under supervision. You will implement care plans, administer medications, monitor patients, and educate on adherence and chronic disease self-management.

This role involves one-on-one patient education, assisting with intake, responding to emergencies, and supervising CMAs where permitted, with emphasis on documentation and infection control.

Qualifications

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse license in the State of New Mexico.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Correctional or institutional healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer routine and complex medications, including controlled substances and injections, in accordance with orders and facility policy.
• Conduct focused nursing assessments (e.g., wound evaluation, lung sounds, post-procedure checks) and report findings to the RN or Physician.
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, suture removal, and post-surgical follow-up within housing units.
• Provide one-on-one patient education regarding medication adherence, hygiene, and chronic disease self-management
• Assist with sick call and intake processes by collecting clinical data for RN evaluation.
• Respond to medical emergencies and assist with stabilization efforts
• Provide direct supervision of CMAs, where permitted, to support medication administration and clinical tasks
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record
• Participate in infection control practices, CQI activities, and required trainings

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing care in the correctional setting by implementing care plans established by the RN or Physician. The LPN focuses on treatment delivery, medication administration, monitoring, and patient education while operating under appropriate clinical supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer routine and complex medications, including controlled substances and injections, in accordance with orders and facility policy
• Conduct focused nursing assessments (e.g., wound evaluation, lung sounds, post-procedure checks) and report findings to the RN or Physician
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, suture removal, and post-surgical follow-up within housing units
• Provide one-on-one patient education regarding medication adherence, hygiene, and chronic disease self-management
• Assist with sick call and intake processes by collecting clinical data for RN evaluation.
• Respond to medical emergencies and assist with stabilization efforts
• Provide direct supervision of CMAs, where permitted, to support medication administration and clinical tasks
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record
• Participate in infection control practices, CQI activities, and required trainings

Qualifications

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse license in the State of New Mexico
• CPR/BLS certification required
• Correctional or institutional healthcare experience preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Stable scheduling with 12-hour shifts.
• Supportive leadership and clinical oversight Opportunity to be part of a growing correctional healthcare organization.
• Meaningful work serving an underserved population

About Thrive Medical Services, LLC

Thrive Medical Services, LLC is a New Mexico-based correctional healthcare provider committed to delivering high-quality medical, mental health, and substance use disorder services to county detention facilities. Our mission is to provide ethical, compliant, and patient-centered care while supporting our clinical staff with strong leadership and clear clinical protocols.