LPN - Compassionate Care in Secure Corrections

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate nursing care in a correctional healthcare setting. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver essential patient care and adhere to clinical protocols.

Responsibilities include administering medications, conducting intake screenings, and maintaining accurate documentation while upholding safety standards and patient dignity in a high-security environment.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in good standing.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to follow structured protocols.
• Accurate medication administration and documentation skills.
• Ability to provide care in a challenging, high-safety environment while maintaining professionalism.
• Emergency response readiness and effective teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care and participate in intake screenings
• Administer medications safely and accurately
• Support chronic care needs and follow clinical protocols
• Respond to medical emergencies and assist with urgent assessments
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of care and observations
• Uphold security, safety, and regulatory standards while promoting dignity, integrity, and patient-centered outcomes

Skills

LPN license

Clinical judgment

Medication administration

Emergency readiness

Teamwork

Job description

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate nursing care in a correctional healthcare setting. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver essential patient care and adhere to clinical protocols.

Responsibilities include administering medications, conducting intake screenings, and maintaining accurate documentation while upholding safety standards and patient dignity in a high-security environment.