Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Night Shift

Southern Health Partners; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

12-hour shifts

Every other weekend

Job summary

Southern Health Partners is seeking a compassionate RN or LPN to join our team at Walworth County Jail in Elkhorn, WI. This full-time night-shift position offers 12-hour rotations, every other weekend, and a nightly differential for eligible hours worked.

You will provide essential nursing care in a structured correctional setting, administer medications, and monitor patients closely. A WI license and CPR certification are required. Training is provided to help you thrive in this meaningful role.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Wisconsin RN or LPN license (or multistate license valid for WI).
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the healthcare team.
• Correctional healthcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care in a correctional healthcare setting.
• Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders and established protocols.
• Perform nursing assessments and monitor patients for changes in health status.
• Respond to routine and urgent medical needs within your scope of practice.
• Support chronic disease management and continuity of patient care.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Communicate patient concerns and changes in condition to the appropriate healthcare provider.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical, and correctional staff to support quality patient outcomes.
• Help maintain a safe, respectful, and professional healthcare environment.

Skills

CPR certification

Clinical assessment

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Independent with team collaboration

Education

LPN/RN license (WI)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Elkhorn, WI 53121, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: LPN License, Salary Range: $36.00 - $37.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Nights, Job Category: Wisconsin, Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Full-Time Night Shift | Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Walworth County Jail | Wisconsin

12-Hour Night Shifts | Rotating Schedule

Every Other Weekend

Night Shift Differential Available!

A Different Kind of Nursing. A Meaningful Kind of Care.

Ready for a nursing opportunity where your skills matter and your work has purpose?

Southern Health Partners (SHP) is seeking a compassionate, dependable Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team at Walworth County Jail in Wisconsin.

This full-time opportunity offers 12-hour night shifts on a rotating schedule, including every other weekend. You'll provide essential patient care in a safe, structured correctional healthcare environment while enjoying the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in an underserved population.

Plus, night shift differential is available for eligible hours worked!

What You'll Do

• Provide compassionate nursing care in a correctional healthcare setting.
• Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders and established protocols.
• Perform nursing assessments and monitor patients for changes in health status.
• Respond to routine and urgent medical needs within your scope of practice.
• Support chronic disease management and continuity of patient care.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Communicate patient concerns and changes in condition to the appropriate healthcare provider.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical, and correctional staff to support quality patient outcomes.
• Help maintain a safe, respectful, and professional healthcare environment.

Your Schedule and Perks

• Full-time position with 12-hour night shifts.
• Rotating schedule that includes every other weekend.
• Night shift differential available for eligible hours worked.
• A structured work environment with opportunities to use your clinical skills and judgment.
• Meaningful patient care as part of a dedicated healthcare team.

Qualifications: What You'll Bring

• Current, unrestricted Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, or a multistate license valid for practice in Wisconsin.
• Current CPR certification, as required.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the healthcare team.
• Dependability, sound clinical judgment, and a commitment to quality patient care.
• Correctional healthcare experience is a plus, but not required.

New to Correctional Healthcare?

No correctional experience? No problem!

Southern Health Partners provides training and support to help nurses become familiar with the correctional healthcare environment, daily workflows, and clinical expectations.

Bring your nursing experience, compassion, and willingness to learn. We'll help you get comfortable in a setting where your skills can make a real difference.

Full-Time Benefits That Support You

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Two Weeks of PTO in Your First Year, Increasing with Longevity
• 8 Paid Holidays plus Your Birthday Off
• 401(k) Eligibility After One Year
• Bi-Weekly Direct Deposit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Monthly Continuing Education Opportunities
• Tuition Discounts and Reimbursement
• Company-Paid Professional Liability Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave

One Facility. One Team. A Different Kind of Nursing.

For more than 30 years, Southern Health Partners has provided correctional healthcare focused on quality patient care and the needs of an underserved population.

Correctional nursing gives you the opportunity to put your clinical skills, judgment, and compassion to work in a structured setting.

No rotating hospital units. No mandatory floating. One facility. One team. Meaningful work.

Ready to explore a different side of nursing? Join SHP and discover how rewarding correctional healthcare can be.

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Southern Health Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All applicants are subject to pre-employment screening, which may include a background check and drug screening.