LPN - Compassionate Inmate Care | Evening Shift

Wellpath; Buffalo (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellpath is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the MN Wright Cty Jail to provide high-quality nursing care in a secure facility. Work under RN supervision, with duties including medication administration and patient education, in an evening shift that runs 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM.

On-site interviewing is required, with opportunities for professional development and teamwork in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of one year clinic experience preferred.
• Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state of employment; CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, assesses patients' physical, psychological, and social dimensions in care units and housing units.
• Administers medications, including IV therapy if certified, and supports diagnostic testing.
• Participates in controlled substance counts at shift start and responds to codes or emergencies.
• Assists in procedures, implements nutrition plans, and documents nursing encounters using SOAP charting.
• Attends mandatory staff meetings and trainings to uphold patient care quality.

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Wellpath is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the MN Wright Cty Jail to provide high-quality nursing care in a secure facility. Work under RN supervision, with duties including medication administration and patient education, in an evening shift that runs 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM.

On-site interviewing is required, with opportunities for professional development and teamwork in a demanding environment.