Licensed Practical Nurse – Springer

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Springer (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) with match

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Free CEUs

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Springer, NM is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Springer Correctional Center.

You will administer medications, support activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and provide wound care under the guidance of RNs and medical providers. You will work day, evening, and night shifts with a focus on delivering compassionate care to justice-involved patients, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team, and maintaining a safe, hygienic

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

• 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.
• Serve as a vital part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Adaptability

Compassionate care

Education

LPN license

CPR certification

Job description

POSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse

SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for day, evening, and night shifts

FACILITY: Springer CC

LOCATION: Springer, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your skills matter here. Your compassion changes lives.