LPN Lead Medication Nurse

Hagerstown, Maryland

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Medical) is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients while working under the direction of Registered Nurses (RN) and medical and psychiatric staff, to respond to a range of physical and behavioral health needs.

Posted Oct 8

Shift and hours: Days Available shift: part time, days (16 hours/week)16 hours a week
Unit and setting: Maryland Correctional Training Center (MCTC) · Correctional providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patientsincarcerated patients
License: LPN license Licensed LPN with an active license to practice in Marylandactive license to practice in Maryland
Term: Permanent We are currently seeking a Part-Time Day Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Part-time

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License: active license to practice in Maryland Licensed LPN with an active license to practice in Maryland Check your license
Certification: CPR/BLS certification, active Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ BLS
Also asks: security clearance, including drug screen and criminal background check Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

Preferred

Experience: 1 year LPN experience in outpatient clinic, hospital or long-term care Minimum of one year of work experience as an LPN in a community outpatient clinic, hospital or long-term care facility preferred
Experience: corrections experience Corrections experience preferred

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What it pays

Pay reviews: range set by years of experience Pay Rate starting at $36.33 - 45.00 per hour, depending on years of experience

Benefits

BenefitsHealth, dental, vision, disability and life insuranceHealth, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
Benefits401(k) with company match401(k) with company match
BenefitsGenerous paid time offGenerous paid time off
BenefitsPaid holidaysPaid holidays
BenefitsFlexible Spending AccountFlexible Spending Account
BenefitsContinuing Education benefitsContinuing Education benefits

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Disability insurance
Health insurance
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Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

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Day to day: holistic nursing care within scope of practice providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients
Day to day: respond to physical and behavioral health needs to respond to a range of physical and behavioral health needs
Hours stated: Part time, days (16 hours a week)
Details: works under direction of RNs and medical and psychiatric staff while working under the direction of Registered Nurses (RN) and medical and psychiatric staff
Details: Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

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Examples: nights 5:30pm–6:00am three shifts/week rotating weekends; days Mon–Fri; PT Friday 1:30–10pm; RN supervisor mainly 8:00am–4:30pm with floor/admin mix. Travel RNs float across IN facilities.

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Pay Rate starting at $36.33 - 45.00 per hour, depending on years of experience

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. We are currently seeking a Part-Time Day Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at Maryland Correctional Training Center (MCTC) located in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Licensed LPN with an active license to practice in Maryland Minimum of one year of work experience as an LPN in a community outpatient clinic, hospital or long-term care facility preferred Corrections experience preferred Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ BLS Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

Available shift: part time, days (16 hours/week)

We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more...

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In Hagerstown, MD

Hagerstown, MDFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 6% below the US average

Median rent: $1,114/mo
Household income: $52,221/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Hagerstown, MD

NeighborhoodsProspective residents and medical workers frequently look toward the northern end of town, including established communities like Fountainhead, Longmeadow, and Paramount, known for mature trees and a quieter residential feel. Nearby outlying pockets such as Maugansville and Halfway offer accessible suburban formats, while surrounding Washington County towns like Boonsboro, Williamsport, Sharpsburg, and Smithsburg appeal to those wanting more rural breathing room. Downtown Hagerstown provides walkable blocks with historic architecture, terraced rowhomes, and restored older properties within reach of local cultural venues.

Prospective residents and medical workers frequently look toward the northern end of town, including established communities like Fountainhead, Longmeadow, and Paramount, known for mature trees and a quieter residential feel. Nearby outlying pockets such as Maugansville and Halfway offer accessible suburban formats, while surrounding Washington County towns like Boonsboro, Williamsport, Sharpsburg, and Smithsburg appeal to those wanting more rural breathing room.

Downtown Hagerstown provides walkable blocks with historic architecture, terraced rowhomes, and restored older properties within reach of local cultural venues.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: stevepowellrealtor.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: homesbypamelaterry.com Source 4: facebook.com

Getting aroundHagerstown functions as Western Maryland's Hub City, positioned directly at the crossroads of Interstate 70 and Interstate 81. Local hospital staff commuting to major employers like Meritus Health generally experience short intra-city travel times, with local commutes averaging around 18 minutes. Having a personal vehicle is essential for daily routines, as public transit is limited to local bus service provided by Washington County Transit. Regional commutes toward Frederick run 25 to 35 minutes, whereas driving into Baltimore or Washington, D.C., typically spans 60 to 90 minutes off-peak but can stretch beyond two hours in rush-hour traffic along I-70 and the I-270 corridor.

Hagerstown functions as Western Maryland's Hub City, positioned directly at the crossroads of Interstate 70 and Interstate 81. Local hospital staff commuting to major employers like Meritus Health generally experience short intra-city travel times, with local commutes averaging around 18 minutes. Having a personal vehicle is essential for daily routines, as public transit is limited to local bus service provided by Washington County Transit.

Regional commutes toward Frederick run 25 to 35 minutes, whereas driving into Baltimore or Washington, D.C., typically spans 60 to 90 minutes off-peak but can stretch beyond two hours in rush-hour traffic along I-70 and the I-270 corridor.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: stevepowellrealtor.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: homesbypamelaterry.com Source 4: stevepowellrealtor.com

OutdoorsHagerstown City Park is the city's outdoor centerpiece, featuring walking trails, duck ponds, and an island alongside historic grounds. Fairgrounds Park offers sports fields, fitness trails, and a skate park, while the paved waterfront Hagerstown Cultural Trail connects the stadium district at Meritus Park directly into City Park. Beyond municipal borders, outdoor enthusiasts have immediate access to hiking along the Appalachian Trail, the historical towpaths of the C&O Canal along the Potomac, Maryland Heights Trail near Harpers Ferry, and the expansive preserved landscapes of Antietam National Battlefield roughly fifteen minutes south.

Hagerstown City Park is the city's outdoor centerpiece, featuring walking trails, duck ponds, and an island alongside historic grounds. Fairgrounds Park offers sports fields, fitness trails, and a skate park, while the paved waterfront Hagerstown Cultural Trail connects the stadium district at Meritus Park directly into City Park.

Beyond municipal borders, outdoor enthusiasts have immediate access to hiking along the Appalachian Trail, the historical towpaths of the C&O Canal along the Potomac, Maryland Heights Trail near Harpers Ferry, and the expansive preserved landscapes of Antietam National Battlefield roughly fifteen minutes south.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visithagerstown.org Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: visitmaryland.org Source 4: facebook.com Source 5: stevepowellrealtor.com

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Living in Hagerstown

Affectionately known as the Hub City, Hagerstown delivers a distinct mix of Appalachian foothills, deep transportation history, and approachable small-city living. For healthcare professionals taking roles at anchors like Meritus Health, the city offers relief from the dense, costly I-270 corridor while preserving easy weekend access to Frederick, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. Shift workers benefit from brief local driving times, though navigating Western Maryland requires a reliable car due to limited bus transit from Washington County Transit.

Daily life balances historic charm with emerging urban energy. Downtown centers around the scenic Hagerstown Cultural Trail, linking Meritus Park's ballpark excitement to the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts and duck ponds at Hagerstown City Park. Dining ranges from genuine German fare at Schmankerl Stube to pints at Baile Cask & Kettle or Hub City Brewery. When settling down, nurses often explore quiet north-end communities like Fountainhead and Longmeadow or outlying towns like Boonsboro, balancing suburban ease against the ongoing revitalization and varied streetscapes of the urban center. For clinicians seeking manageable commutes and rich outdoor escapes along the C&O Canal and Appalachian Trail, Hagerstown presents a practical, community-centered Maryland home base.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: stevepowellrealtor.com Source 2: homesbypamelaterry.com Source 3: visithagerstown.org Source 4: visithagerstown.com Source 5: reddit.com Source 6: realestate.usnews.com

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