LPN Opportunity in a County Detention Setting

WSi Healthcare Personnel, Inc.; Carrizozo (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

WSi Healthcare Personnel, Inc. is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses for a correctional healthcare opportunity in Carrizozo, New Mexico. Roles available include full-time, part-time, and PRN LPNs, offering scheduling flexibility across day and night shifts.

Pay is $35–$40/hour DOE, with benefits for full-time staff and the option to participate in the 401(k). Duties include medication passes, intakes, health assessments, and documenting care while coordinating with medical providers.

Qualifications

• LPN license required to practice as a Practical Nurse.
• Strong clinical foundation with ability to perform nursing duties independently.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and complete medication passes.
• Assist with intake screenings and health assessments.
• Obtain vital signs and collect patient health information.
• Respond to medical concerns and emergencies.
• Communicate patient needs and changes in condition to the medical team.
• Monitor ongoing healthcare needs and document care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation (paper MARs).
• Collaborate with healthcare and facility staff on patient needs.

Skills

LPN license

Job description

If you're looking for an LPN opportunity that offers flexibility, variety, and the chance to use your clinical skills throughout your shift, this may be the change you're looking for.

WSi Healthcare Personnel is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses for a correctional healthcare opportunity in Carrizozo, New Mexico. We are currently seeking full-time, part-time, and PRN LPNs, giving you the flexibility to find an option that works with your schedule.

Pay is $35–$40/hour DOE, with both day and night opportunities available. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision benefits, and employees may also elect to participate in WSi's 401(k).

This is a hands‑on nursing position for an LPN who enjoys variety and wants to use more of their clinical skill set. Your shift may include medication passes, intakes and health assessments, responding to patient concerns, communicating with a medical provider, monitoring ongoing healthcare needs, and documenting care.

Why consider this opportunity?

• Full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available to full-time employees
• Weekday and weekend availability
• Day shift: 6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Night shift: 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.
• Mileage reimbursement for qualifying travel of 50+ miles

As an LPN in this setting, your responsibilities may include:

• Administering medications and completing medication passes
• Assisting with intake screenings and health assessments
• Obtaining vital signs and gathering patient health information
• Responding to medical concerns and emergencies
• Communicating patient needs and changes in condition to the appropriate medical provider
• Monitoring ongoing and chronic healthcare needs
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation, including paper MARs
• Collaborating with healthcare and facility staff regarding patient needs

New to correctional Healthcare?

You don't need to come from a correctional background to be interested in this opportunity. If you have a strong LPN foundation, communicate well with providers and other professionals, are comfortable working independently, and know when a patient concern needs to be escalated, we'd like to talk with you.

We'll walk you through the position and expectations during the interview process and answer your questions about working in a correctional healthcare setting.

Ready to see if correctional nursing could be a fit for you?