Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Silver City
Silver City, New Mexico
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing care in the correctional setting by implementing care plans established by the RN or Physician.
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour shifts
- Unit and setting
- Psych · Correctional county detention facility patients
- License
- LPN license Active Licensed Practical Nurse license in the State of New Mexicoactive LPN license in New Mexico
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- active LPN license in New Mexico Active Licensed Practical Nurse license in the State of New Mexico Check your license
- Certification
- CPR/BLS certification CPR/BLS certification required
Preferred
- Experience
- correctional or institutional healthcare experience Correctional or institutional healthcare experience preferred
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- administer routine and complex medications including controlled substances and injections Administer routine and complex medications, including controlled substances and injections, in accordance with orders and facility policy
- Day to day
- conduct focused nursing assessments and report findings to RN or Physician Conduct focused nursing assessments (e.g., wound evaluation, lung sounds, post-procedure checks) and report findings to the RN or Physician
- Day to day
- perform wound care, dressing changes, suture removal, and post-surgical follow-up in housing units Perform wound care, dressing changes, suture removal, and post-surgical follow-up within housing units
- Day to day
- provide one-on-one patient education on medication adherence, hygiene, and chronic disease self-management Provide one-on-one patient education regarding medication adherence, hygiene, and chronic disease self-management
- Day to day
- assist with sick call and intake processes by collecting clinical data Assist with sick call and intake processes by collecting clinical data for RN evaluation.
- Day to day
- respond to medical emergencies and assist with stabilization efforts Respond to medical emergencies and assist with stabilization efforts
- Day to day
- provide direct supervision of CMAs where permitted Provide direct supervision of CMAs, where permitted, to support medication administration and clinical tasks
- Day to day
- maintain accurate and timely medical record documentation Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record
- Day to day
- participate in infection control practices, CQI activities, and required trainings Participate in infection control practices, CQI activities, and required trainings
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Original listing
Posted on Thrive Medical Services LLC’s careers page.
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Position Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing care in the correctional setting by implementing care plans established by the RN or Physician. The LPN focuses on treatment delivery, medication administration, monitoring, and patient education while operating under appropriate clinical supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Administer routine and complex medications, including controlled substances and injections, in accordance with orders and facility policy Conduct focused nursing assessments (e.g., wound evaluation, lung sounds, post-procedure checks) and report findings to the RN or Physician Perform wound care, dressing changes, suture removal, and post-surgical follow-up within housing units Provide one-on-one patient education regarding medication adherence, hygiene, and chronic disease self-management Assist with sick call and intake processes by collecting clinical data for RN evaluation. Respond to medical emergencies and assist with stabilization efforts Provide direct supervision of CMAs, where permitted, to support medication administration and clinical tasks Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record Participate in infection control practices, CQI activities, and required trainings
Qualifications
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse license in the State of New Mexico
- CPR/BLS certification required
- Correctional or institutional healthcare experience preferred
What We Offer
Competitive hourly pay. Stable scheduling with 12-hour shifts. Supportive leadership and clinical oversight Opportunity to be part of a growing correctional healthcare organization. Meaningful work serving an underserved population
About Thrive Medical Services, LLC
Thrive Medical Services, LLC is a New Mexico–based correctional healthcare provider committed to delivering high-quality medical, mental health, and substance use disorder services to county detention facilities. Our mission is to provide ethical, compliant, and patient-centered care while supporting our clinical staff with strong leadership and clear clinical protocols.
What's around it?
Silver City, NM
Living costs about 8% below the US average