Temporary Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

nc; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (S) to provide routine practical nursing care under supervision in healthcare settings across the state.

The role involves patient observation, medication administration, wound care, and accurate clinical documentation, with shift availability statewide. Applicants must pass a background check and hold an active NC LPN license. This temporary 11-month assignment offers a structured health services environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
• Background check required to qualify for the role.
• Experience in correctional, hospital, long-term care, behavioral health, outpatient, or similar healthcare settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct practical nursing care within the LPN scope of practice and established clinical procedures.
• Screen and observe patients, obtain vital signs, monitor intake and output, and report changes in condition.
• Prepare and administer routine medications; monitor for effects, interactions, and contraindications.
• Perform routine nursing procedures such as wound care, respiratory care, catheter care, colostomy care, specimen collection, and TB testing.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation related to observations, medications, treatments, procedures, or changes in condition.
• Assist RNs, physicians, or other healthcare providers with patient assessments and treatments.
• Respond to urgent/emergent patient-care situations within nursing protocols.
• Provide patients with routine healthcare instructions related to treatments and medications.

Skills

Practical Nursing

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Vital Signs

Documentation

Education

LPN License

Job description

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - Health Services

Job Classification Title

Licensed Practical Nurse (S)

Grade

MH07

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides routine practical nursing care to patients in Department of Adult Correction healthcare settings under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or other authorized healthcare provider. The position performs direct nursing care within the licensed scope of practice, including patient observation, medication administration, treatments, clinical documentation, and support during routine or emergent healthcare needs.

• Provide direct practical nursing care to patients within the Licensed Practical Nurse scope of practice and established clinical procedures.
• Screen and observe patients, obtain vital signs, monitor intake and output, and report changes in condition or other clinical concerns.
• Prepare and administer routine medications while monitoring for therapeutic effects, side effects, contraindications, or other medication-related concerns.
• Perform routine nursing procedures and treatments such as wound care, respiratory treatments, catheter care, colostomy care, specimen collection, or tuberculosis skin testing.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation related to patient observations, medications, treatments, procedures, or changes in condition.
• Assist Registered Nurses, physicians, or other healthcare providers with patient assessments, examinations, treatments, or other clinical services.
• Respond to urgent or emergent patient-care situations within established nursing protocols and assigned scope of practice.
• Provide patients with routine healthcare instructions related to treatments, medications, personal care, or other established care needs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Temporary Role: 11 months with a 31-day break; renewal opportunities available.

Applicants must pass a background check to qualify.

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Demonstrated experience providing direct practical nursing care to patients in a correctional, hospital, long-term care, behavioral health, outpatient, or similar healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and administering medications in accordance with medication orders, dosage requirements, contraindications, or established nursing protocols.
• Documented experience performing routine nursing procedures such as wound care, catheter care, colostomy care, respiratory treatments, specimen collection, tuberculosis testing, or similar clinical procedures.
• Demonstrated experience assessing or monitoring patient conditions through vital signs, clinical observations, intake and output, symptoms, or treatment response and documenting relevant findings.

Location Availability

Statewide - variation of shift assignments according to facility. Availability of specific shifts will be discussed during the interview process.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.