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Licensed Practical Nurse - Estancia, NM

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Estancia, NM - USA

Weekly Salary drjobs

$ 1442 - 1442

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

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

Employment Type

Full Time

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