Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse - Estancia NM
Location: Estancia NM
Schedule: Night shift 12-hour shifts (3x per week)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possibility to extend)
Guaranteed Hours: 36/week
Weekly Gross Pay: $1442.00
Job Overview:
We are seeking a licensed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time contract assignment in a correctional facility in Estancia NM. This role involves delivering basic nursing care supporting physician exams and medication administration and maintaining safety and compliance in a secure setting. Candidates must be comfortable in correctional environments and meet facility clearance requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Administer medications and operate pill call per facility protocols
- Assist physicians during examinations and sick call
- Perform technical/clinical procedures within LPN licensure scope
- Document nursing activities in patient medical files accurately and timely
- Control and maintain inventory of medications and medical supplies
- Respond to medical emergencies and provide basic emergency care
- Observe inmate behavior and report medical or behavioral concerns
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of medical work areas
- Support audits safety checks and regulatory compliance
- Escort inmates/residents for medical care and assist with incident response
- Communicate effectively with staff patients and external parties in a professional manner
Requirements:
- Graduate from an approved LPN program
- Active unrestricted LPN license in New Mexico
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with a valid Social Security card for facility clearance
- Must reside 70 miles away from the facility
- Must be able to start within 2 weeks
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- 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 emergency procedures chart review and controlled substances compliance
- Active AHA BLS certification