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TEEMA Group

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Portage, Wisconsin

$38–$43/hr

About $79k–$89k/yr

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LPN

Posted Aug 17, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 31, 2026

What this means for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $79k–$89k a year. It's a day shift — the busiest hours, the fullest crew, and your evenings back. Twelve-hour shifts compress the week — three days on, four days yours.

What the listing says

Shift
Days · 12-hour
Weekends, holidays, call
Day shift 6:00 am -6:30 pm includes every other weekend and holiday

About this role

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Role Summary Are you an adaptable, detail-oriented LPN looking for a unique clinical opportunity that balances structure with deep professional purpose? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team within a secure facility. In this rewarding role, you will deliver essential, direct care to an underserved patient population while working collaboratively alongside providers, RNs, and facility safety personnel. This environment offers a highly structured, stable workspace where you can sharpen your critical thinking and diverse clinical skills. If you are a proactive professional driven to provide high-quality, patient-centered care where it is truly needed most, we invite you to bring your talent to our team! Duties & Responsibilities Direct Patient Care & Clinical Interventions Medication Administration: Safely administer prescribed medications and treatments in strict accordance with healthcare provider orders and safety protocols. Clinical Assessments: Perform focused patient health screenings and assessments, accurately documenting physical and behavioral findings in real time. Routine Nursing Care: Deliver high-quality wound care, assist with chronic disease management, and execute routine nursing interventions to support patient wellness. Intake & Discharge Coordination: Assist with critical patient intake screenings, initial health history reviews, and comprehensive discharge planning to ensure a smooth transition of care. Health Status Tracking: Monitor and evaluate ongoing patient health status, remaining highly vigilant to subtle changes and promptly reporting significant updates to the RN or provider. Emergency Response: Respond swiftly, calmly, and appropriately to medical emergencies or urgent healthcare needs within the facility. Patient Education: Empower patients by educating them clearly on their chronic health conditions, medication compliance, and prescribed treatment plans. Team Synergy: Collaborate seamlessly with the broader healthcare team and facility staff to ensure continuous, uninterrupted care. Meticulous Documentation: Maintain clear, concise, and regulatory-compliant medical records following established facility guidelines. Safety & Infection Control: Strictly adhere to universal precautions, infection control procedures, and all facility safety protocols at all times. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Licensure: Current, active, and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license. Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification. Clinical Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of professional nursing experience. Core Skills: Strong clinical assessment capabilities, precise medication administration skills, and exceptional written and verbal communication. Environment Comfort: Comfort and ability to work effectively and maintain professional boundaries within a secure facility environment. Desired Qualifications Background Variety: Prior experience working in correctional healthcare, behavioral health, emergency departments, medical-surgical units, or long-term care environments. Tech-Savvy: Hands-on experience utilizing Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software platforms. Location and Work Type Work Type: Full-Time Contract Position. Work Setting: On-site, Correctional setting. Schedule: Day shift 6:00 am -6:30 pm includes every other weekend and holiday 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! #Workwolf

Skills for this role

Medication AdministrationClinical AssessmentsWound CareChronic Disease ManagementIntake & Discharge CoordinationHealth Status TrackingEmergency ResponsePatient EducationDocumentationInfection Control

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • LPN license

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