LPN Opportunity in a County Detention Setting

WSi Healthcare Personnel; Tinnie (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

Weekday and weekend availability

Job summary

WSi Healthcare Personnel is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses for a correctional healthcare role in Carrizozo, New Mexico. We offer full-time, part-time, and PRN LPN positions with flexible schedules and opportunities for day or night shifts.

You will administer medications, conduct intake screenings, monitor vital signs, and coordinate care with medical providers. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and mileage reimbursement for qualifying travel.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in New Mexico.
• Ability to work independently in a correctional setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and complete medication passes.
• Conduct intake screenings and health assessments.
• Obtain vital signs and document patient information.
• Respond to medical concerns and emergencies.
• Communicate patient needs to the medical team.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and MARs.
• Collaborate with staff to coordinate patient care.

Skills

LPN license

Clinical nursing skills

Communication with providers

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (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
• 401(k) participation available
• 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.

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