Licensed Practical Nurse – Corrections – Full-Time 3x12 – Long-Term Assignment

Licensed Practical Nurse Corrections Full-Time 3x12 Long-Term Assignment

Cedar Park Med is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for full-time openings in a secure correctional facility. This is a long-term assignment with a steady 3x12 schedule day or night shift options and a structured environment where you can rely on clear protocols strong teamwork and consistent support.

Shift / Schedule

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM 7:00 PM
• Night Shift: 6:00 PM 7:00 AM
• 3x12-hour shifts
• 13-week assignment to start; may extend into an open-ended/long-term assignment.
• Every other weekend required

Position Overview

In this correctional healthcare setting the LPN plays a key role in keeping care consistent and patients stable in a secure structured environment. Youll deliver hands-on nursing care support patients with acute and chronic needs and work closely with the onsite healthcare team and custody staff to ensure safe respectful care and clear follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with facility protocols and security procedures
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered and within scope of practice
• Perform basic nursing tasks and patient monitoring including vital signs oxygen saturation checks and peak flow readings as assigned
• Support chronic care and sick call processes as directed (e.g. patient follow-up routine checks reporting changes)
• Observe patient condition identify concerns and escalate appropriately to RN/provider
• Document assessments care provided and patient responses accurately in the medical record
• Communicate clearly with healthcare and custody staff while maintaining professional boundaries

Required Qualifications

• Active South Carolina LPN license
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain prior to start
• 1 year experience in a correctional prison emergency behavioral health or other high-acuity clinical setting
• Comfortable working in a secure correctional facility environment
• Ability to work effectively in a secure structured environment and follow facility protocols
• Consistent detail-oriented approach to documentation with a strong focus on patient safety

Benefits

• PTO
• Vacation Pay
• Bonus Pay
• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Professional development
• Employee recognition
• Annual appreciation gifts
• Recognized third-party leadership training

About Us

Cedar Park Med is a WOMAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS and JCAHO-certified staffing firm NOT an MSP working directly with healthcare facilities. We provide transparent pay clear assignments and consistent communication throughout the contract with a dedicated team where you have direct access.