Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join a healthcare team within a correctional facility in Wisconsin. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential nursing services while working in a structured and collaborative environment focused on patient care, safety, and medication management.

This is a 26-week contract assignment with a consistent weekday schedule and rotating weekend and holiday coverage.

Schedule

• Up to 40 hours per week

• 5x8-hour shifts

• Scheduled hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

• Weekend and holiday rotation required

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and pass staff-controlled medications to incarcerated patients within housing units and cell halls.

• Distribute and document Keep-On-Person (KOP) medications in accordance with facility policies and procedures.

• Audit medication carts and medication inventories to ensure compliance with regulatory and facility standards.

• Transfer, organize, and reconcile medications when patients are relocated between cells, housing units, or buildings.

• Accurately document medication administration and patient interactions in the electronic medical record.

• Monitor patients for medication effectiveness, side effects, and adverse reactions.

• Maintain security protocols while delivering nursing care within a correctional environment.

• Collaborate with registered nurses, providers, pharmacy staff, and correctional personnel to support patient care needs.

• Perform additional nursing and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current, active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Wisconsin or ability to obtain prior to start.

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.

• Current CPR/BLS certification.

• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience preferred.

• Previous correctional, long-term care, behavioral health, or medication administration experience is highly preferred.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively in a secure correctional environment.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at DSalgado@teemagroup.com or by calling/texting (949) 295-5951.

I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!