LPN Medical Services Lead — Hands-On Jail Care

SOUTHERN HEALTH PARTNERS INC; Winton (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid liability and malpractice

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO starting in first year

401(k) after one year

Education opportunities

EAP

Jury duty and bereavement leave

Job summary

Southern Health Partners seeks an LPN Medical Service Coordinator to lead daily healthcare operations at Hertford County Jail in North Carolina. You will coordinate the medical team while still delivering direct patient care on a 3/4 10-hour day shift rotation with EVO weekends.

You’ll lead, mentor, and support staff, ensure accurate patient assessments and medication administration, and ensure compliance with clinical and jail policies. This role blends leadership with hands-on care daily.

Qualifications

• Provide direct patient care while overseeing daily nursing operations.
• Lead, coach, and support nursing staff to ensure high-quality care.
• Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions accurately.
• Administer medications following nursing standards and guidelines.
• Ensure orders and treatment plans are carried out effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care while overseeing daily nursing operations.
• Lead, coach, and support nursing staff to ensure consistent, high‑quality care.
• Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions with accuracy.
• Administer medications following nursing standards and correctional guidelines.
• Ensure provider orders and treatment plans are carried out effectively.
• Respond decisively to medical concerns and urgent situations.
• Maintain compliance with State Scope of Practice and facility policies.
• Serve as a vital link between nursing staff, providers, and facility leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Nursing operations

Direct patient care

Education

LPN License

Job description

Southern Health Partners seeks an LPN Medical Service Coordinator to lead daily healthcare operations at Hertford County Jail in North Carolina. You will coordinate the medical team while still delivering direct patient care on a 3/4 10-hour day shift rotation with EVO weekends.

You’ll lead, mentor, and support staff, ensure accurate patient assessments and medication administration, and ensure compliance with clinical and jail policies. This role blends leadership with hands-on care daily.