Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse - Corrections - Estancia NM
Location: Estancia New Mexico
Schedule: Night shift 12-hour shifts (3x per week)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possibility to extend)
Guaranteed Hours: 36/week
Weekly Gross: $1442
Job Overview:
We are seeking a licensed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time contract assignment in a correctional facility in Estancia NM. The LPN will assist with the provision of medical services to inmates/residents including medication administration sick call support and clinical documentation. Candidates must be comfortable working in secure settings and must meet facility clearance requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Administer medications and operate pill call
- Assist physicians during exams treatments and sick call
- Perform clinical procedures within LPN licensure scope
- Maintain inventory and control of medications and medical supplies
- Document care activities and patient behavior per facility protocols
- Support emergency medical procedures and interventions as needed
- Monitor for and report catastrophic health concerns
- Assist with audits reporting and regulatory compliance
- Escort patients within the facility for medical care
- Support NCCHC/ACA/JCAHO accreditation efforts
- Maintain confidentiality of records and ensure safety standards are met
Requirements:
- Graduate from an accredited LPN program
- Active unrestricted LPN license in NM
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with valid Social Security card for clearance
- Must reside 70 miles away from the facility
- Must be available to start within 2 weeks
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Valid drivers license required
- Must have open availability including weekends and holidays
- No RTO (Requested Time Off) allowed during assignment
Preferred:
- Experience in correctional or institutional healthcare settings
- Familiarity with pharmacy compliance emergency procedures and patient triage
- Strong communication and crisis de-escalation skills
- Active AHA BLS certification