Night Shift LPN

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A Night Shift LPN role at Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care requires providing compassionate nursing care to incarcerated patients within a correctional facility. You will perform assessments, administer medications, and deliver treatments while ensuring safety protocols and accurate EHR documentation.

The position emphasizes collaboration with custody and clinical teams to support infection control and patient safety, along with patient education on health-related matters.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license is required.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication administration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a secure, correctional environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to incarcerated patients.
• Perform assessments, administer medications, and deliver treatments.
• Respond urgently to patient needs and ensure safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation.
• Collaborate with custody and clinical teams to support infection control and patient safety.
• Educate patients on health-related matters.

Skills

LPN license

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Infection control

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Role

Night Shift LPN in a correctional facility

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, quality nursing care to incarcerated patients
• Perform assessments, administer medications, and deliver treatments
• Respond urgently to patient needs and ensure safety protocols
• Maintain accurate Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation
• Collaborate with custody and clinical teams to support infection control and patient safety
• Educate patients on health-related matters

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
• Strong clinical assessment and medication administration skills
• Ability to work effectively in a secure, correctional environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and infection control standards

Key Duties

Ensure quality patient care, support safety and infection control, document accurately, and work collaboratively to foster a supportive, professional environment.