Registered Nurse

Wexford Health Sources; West Columbia (WV); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Short-term disability

Life insurance

CEUs

Pet Insurance

Tuition discounts

Flexible pay options

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for Lakin Correctional Center in West Columbia, WV. You’ll lead, teach, and advocate as you assess health needs, administer medications, and guide treatment plans in a correctional setting.

This role emphasizes immediate impact, patient education, crisis responsiveness, and collaboration with healthcare and correctional staff. The facility supports ongoing professional growth with continuing education and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
• Active CPR certification.
• 1-2 years nursing experience; correctional setting preferred.
• Strong clinical and communication skills in high-pressure settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical/mental health needs and administer medications.
• Guide treatment plans from start to finish.
• Support patient education, timely referrals, and safety standards.
• mentor staff and respond effectively to crises.

Skills

RN license

CPR certified

Correctional nursing

Patient education

Crisis response

Job description

POSITION: Registered Nurse

SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for day, evening, and night shifts

FACILITY: Lakin Correctional Center

LOCATION: West Columbia, WV

Are you ready for a nursing role where your skills truly matter and your impact is immediate ?

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice-involved patients for over 30 years. Many of our patients are receiving their first experience with quality, compassionate care -and it starts with you.

Position Summary As a Registered Nurse in our facility, you’ll do more than care for patients-you’ll lead, teach, and advocate. Working closely with healthcare and correctional staff, you’ll assess physical/mental health needs, administer medications, and guide treatment plans from start to finish. You’ll play a key role in supporting patient education, making timely referrals, and helping maintain safety and standards across the unit. Whether you’re managing medications, mentoring staff, or responding to a crisis, your skills will make a real impact every day.

You’ll do more than just deliver care.

You’ll restore dignity, build trust, and change lives. Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time-off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You’ll Need

• Active unrestricted RN license in state of practice and 1-2 years of nursing experience (correctional experience preferred).
• Active CPR certification.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; adaptability in high-pressure settings.
• A compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to patient care.

Equal Opportunity Employer We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your Skills Matter Here. Your Compassion Changes Lives.