Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

TEEMA Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Group in Milwaukee is seeking an adaptable LPN to join a secure facility, delivering direct patient care in a structured, purposeful setting. You will work with providers, RNs, and safety staff to support an underserved patient population with compassionate, patient-centered care.

This on-site, full-time contract role requires an active LPN license, BLS/CPR certification, and at least one year of nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Current, active LPN license.
• BLS/CPR certification.
• Minimum of one year of professional nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment capabilities, precise medication administration skills, and exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Experience working in secure or controlled care environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Medication administration per orders and safety protocols.
• Clinical assessments and documentation of findings.
• Routine nursing care including wound care and disease management.
• Intake screening, discharge planning, and care coordination.
• Monitor patient health status and escalate changes to RNs or providers.
• Emergency response within the facility.
• Patient education on conditions, medications, and treatment plans.
• Maintain regulatory-compliant medical records.
• Adhere to infection control and safety protocols.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

LPN license

BLS/CPR certification

1 year nursing experience

Job description

Are you an adaptable, detail-oriented LPN looking for a unique clinical opportunity that balances structure with deep professional purpose? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team within a secure facility. In this rewarding role, you will deliver essential, direct care to an underserved patient population while working collaboratively alongside providers, RNs, and facility safety personnel. This environment offers a highly structured, stable workspace where you can sharpen your critical thinking and diverse clinical skills. If you are a proactive professional driven to provide high-quality, patient-centered care where it is truly needed most, we invite you to bring your talent to our team!

Duties & Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care & Clinical Interventions

Medication Administration: Safely administer prescribed medications and treatments in strict accordance with healthcare provider orders and safety protocols.

Clinical Assessments: Perform focused patient health screenings and assessments, accurately documenting physical and behavioral findings in real time.

Routine Nursing Care: Deliver high-quality wound care, assist with chronic disease management, and execute routine nursing interventions to support patient wellness.

Intake & Discharge Coordination: Assist with critical patient intake screenings, initial health history reviews, and comprehensive discharge planning to ensure a smooth transition of care.

Health Status Tracking: Monitor and evaluate ongoing patient health status, remaining highly vigilant to subtle changes and promptly reporting significant updates to the RN or provider.

Emergency Response: Respond swiftly, calmly, and appropriately to medical emergencies or urgent healthcare needs within the facility.

Patient Education: Empower patients by educating them clearly on their chronic health conditions, medication compliance, and prescribed treatment plans.

Team Synergy: Collaborate seamlessly with the broader healthcare team and facility staff to ensure continuous, uninterrupted care.

Meticulous Documentation: Maintain clear, concise, and regulatory-compliant medical records following established facility guidelines.

Safety & Infection Control: Strictly adhere to universal precautions, infection control procedures, and all facility safety protocols at all times.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Licensure: Current, active, and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.

Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.

Clinical Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of professional nursing experience.

Core Skills: Strong clinical assessment capabilities, precise medication administration skills, and exceptional written and verbal communication.

Environment Comfort: Comfort and ability to work effectively and maintain professional boundaries within a secure facility environment.

Desired Qualifications

Background Variety: Prior experience working in correctional healthcare, behavioral health, emergency departments, medical-surgical units, or long-term care environments.

Tech-Savvy: Hands-on experience utilizing Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software platforms.

Location and Work Type

Work Type: Full-Time Contract Position.

Work Setting: On-site, Correctional setting.