Licensed Practical Nurse - Jail

Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide routine nursing care to individuals housed in our jail facility. Under the direct supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the LPN will deliver safe, timely, and professional basic nursing services in accordance with facility policies, nursing standards, provider orders, and applicable regulations. This position will work nights and every third weekend.

This position is focused on routine patient care, medication administration, health screenings, and nursing documentation. The LPN will work as part of the medical team to support the health and well-being of the incarcerated population while maintaining professional standards and appropriate boundaries in a correctional setting.

Key Responsibilities include (within the LPN scope of practice)

• Medication Administration/Verification
• Routine Health Screenings
• Patient Care
• Monitoring and Reporting
• Emergency Response
• Documentation

Current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Wisconsin.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

At Manitowoc County, we invest in our employees' health, financial security, and work-life balance.

Health & Wellness

Choose from a robust selection of benefits designed to support you and your family, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Coverage

Financial Security & Retirement

Plan confidently for your future with

• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
• Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plan
• Employer-supported income protection through Short-Term Disability Income Continuation
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

Paid Time Off

Enjoy generous paid leave benefits, including

• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Sick Leave

Additional Employee Benefits

Student Loan Forgiveness Program - working for the County means you can apply for student loan forgiveness after 10 years of employment based on qualifications. Learn more here: https://dpm.wi.gov/Pages/Job_Seekers/StudentLoanForgiveness.aspx Discounted subscription to the Savi Student Loan Forgiveness Program, helping employees navigate and maximize federal student loan forgiveness opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Manitowoc County is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful workplace where all employees can thrive. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, military service, arrest or conviction record, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and employment process for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact the Manitowoc County Personnel Department at (920) 683-4063.

NOTE: Per - Wis. Stat. § 19.36(7) Records that would reveal the identities of job applicants must be kept confidential if the applicants so request in writing. However, the identities of final candidates to local public office may not be withheld. A final candidate is an individual who is one of the five most qualified applicants, or a member of the final pool if that is larger than five. If there are fewer than five candidates, each one is a final candidate. Please contact the Personnel Department at 920-683-4063 if you have questions regarding this information or you would like to keep your information confidential.