Nights Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Wellpath; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 85,790,000 - 95,333,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid time off

DailyPay

EAP and counseling

Job summary

Wellpath is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at the NC Durham Detention Facility. This full-time role involves patient care under RN supervision, medication administration, and documentation to ensure quality outcomes.

The LPN will work a night 12-hour shift, contributing to treatment planning, nursing education, and coordinated care for underserved populations. Valid NC LPN license and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of one year clinic experience preferred.
• Active LPN licensure in the state of employment.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, psychological, and social needs under RN supervision.
• Administer medications and perform IV therapy if certified.
• Support controlled substance counts and respond to health emergencies.
• Assist in procedures and document nursing encounters using SOAP format.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and training for high‑quality patient care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Nursing documentation

IV therapy

Education

LPN licensure (NC)

Graduate from accredited nursing program

CPR certification

Job description

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved




• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture




• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients




• Autonomy in a warm team environment




• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!




• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships




• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching




• Company paid life insurance




• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)




• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts




• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

How you make a difference

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)plays a vital role in patient care by contributing to the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Working under the supervision of RN(s), the LPN provides direction and guidance in patient education and activities that align with their education anddemonstratedcompetencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, assesses patients' physical, psychological, and social dimensions in both the Health Care Unit and housing units, contributing to individualized treatment planning and consulting with RNs and staff as needed.




• Implements treatment programs directed by Health Care Practitioners, administering medications, including IV therapy (if certified), and performing diagnostic tests according to established protocols and procedures.




• Collaborates in controlled substance counts at the beginning of each shift, adhering to safety techniques, procedures, and standard precautions while responding to codes or health emergencies within standard guidelines.




• Assists in medical or minor surgical procedures, implements nutrition and therapeutic diet plans, and documents nursing encounters using SOAP charting, ensuring effective communication with nursing staff, physicians, and other relevant personnel.




• Attends mandatory staff meetings and training sessions, demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to policies and procedures in providing high-quality patient care.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Experience

• Prefer a minimum of one (1) year clinic experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Have and maintain current licensure as a Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse within the state of employment.




• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.

This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We value the contributions of team members with a broad range of experiences, skills, and perspectives and are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

Facility NC Durham Cty Det Fac

Type Full-Time

Shift Night 12 hour

Compensation Information $29.94 - $33.27 / hour