LPN Days Correctional Nursing
Pikeville, Kentucky
- Shift
- 12-hour days
Posted Aug 17
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour days
- Weekends
- Every other weekend
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Correctional
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- KY nursing median $38/hr
KY nursing postings that state pay run $28/hr to $58/hr, the middle half $32/hr to $51/hr, across 212 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
LPN – Day Shift | Pike County Jail
Location: Pike County Jail – Pikeville, KY
Schedule
3/4 Rotation | 12-Hour Day Shifts | Every Other Weekend DailyPay Available – Work Today. Get Paid Today.
Read the full posting
Looking for a nursing career where you can focus on patient care instead of constant hospital chaos?
At Southern Health Partners (SHP), our LPNs are valued members of the healthcare team. You'll work in a structured, supportive environment where your clinical skills are respected, your voice is heard, and every shift gives you the opportunity to make a real difference.
Why You'll Love Working Days with SHP Supportive team that works together Consistent schedule that supports work-life balance Practice at the top of your license Less chaos, more meaningful patient interaction Safe, secure work environment DailyPay available when you need it What You'll Do Deliver quality nursing care with compassion and professionalism Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders Assess patient conditions and respond appropriately to medical needs Maintain accurate documentation and medication records Partner with providers and correctional staff to ensure excellent patient care Benefits That Support You Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Pre-Tax Options) Company-Paid Life Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability Paid Time Off 8 Paid Holidays plus Your Birthday Off Bi-Weekly Pay or DailyPay Access 401(k) Eligibility After One Year Monthly Continuing Education Opportunities Tuition Discounts Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Referral Bonus Program Company-Paid Professional Liability Insurance Why Choose Correctional Nursing?
Correctional nursing offers something many healthcare settings can't—a chance to build strong clinical skills, practice with greater autonomy, and care for an underserved population in a calm, structured environment. Every day brings meaningful work, supportive teammates, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on patients who need it most.
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- X: @SHPJailMedical
Southern Health Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All applicants are subject to pre-employment drug screening and facility security clearance.
Sourced from Southern Health Partners’ careers page.
Requirements
- LPN
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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- Employee assistance program
- Vision insurance
Place
- City
- Pikeville, Kentucky
- State price level
- 10% below the national average
Kentucky index 90.2, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
How this role fits you
About the employer
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?