Southern Health Partners is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team at the Morgan County Jail in Alabama.
Posted Sep 29
Shift and hours
Night shift · 12-hour shifts (6:30 PM to 7:00 AM) Full Time LPN | Night Shift 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM | 12 Hour Shifts
Unit and setting
Correctional At Southern Health Partners, you'll care for an underserved population while working in a safe, secure, and structured environment.underserved correctional population
License
LPN license Current and unrestricted LPN license in the state of Alabamaunrestricted LPN license
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
License
unrestricted LPN licenseCurrent and unrestricted LPN license in the state of AlabamaCheck your license
Certification
CPR certificationCurrent CPR certification
Also asks
clinical assessment and communication skillsStrong clinical assessment and communication skills
Also asks
ability to work independently and collaborate with healthcare teamAbility to work independently while collaborating with the healthcare team
Also asks
ability to remain calm and professional in urgent situationsAbility to remain calm and professional in urgent situations
Also asks
commitment to providing quality, compassionate patient careCommitment to providing quality, compassionate patient care
Preferred
Experience
correctional healthcare experienceCorrectional healthcare experience is a plus, but not required
Benefitspaid bereavement and jury duty leavePaid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
Paid jury duty
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Referral program
2 Weeks PTO in Year One
The role and schedule
Floating
no mandatory floating
Day to day
provide direct nursing care within correctional facilityProvide direct nursing care to patients within the correctional facility
Day to day
administer medications and treatmentsAdminister medications and treatments as ordered
Day to day
complete nursing assessments and monitor for changes in conditionComplete nursing assessments and monitor patients for changes in condition
Day to day
respond to urgent and emergent healthcare needsRespond to urgent and emergent healthcare needs
Day to day
communicate patient concerns and changes to medical providersCommunicate patient concerns and changes in condition to medical providers
Day to day
maintain accurate and timely clinical documentationMaintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Day to day
assist with chronic and acute care needsAssist with chronic and acute care needs
Day to day
promote continuity of care throughout facilityPromote continuity of care throughout the facility
Day to day
follow established clinical policies, procedures, and standardsFollow established clinical policies, procedures, and standards
Day to day
provide professional and compassionate care in a safe and secure environmentProvide professional and compassionate care in a safe and secure environment
Hours stated
6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
Weekends
every other weekendRotating Schedule | Every Other Weekend
Details
pre-employment background check and drug screeningAll applicants are subject to pre-employment screening, which may include a background check and drug screening.
Your Night Shift. Your Nursing Skills. Your Impact.
Ready for a nursing job where you can make a difference without the constant chaos of a hospital?
Southern Health Partners is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team at the Morgan County Jail in Alabama.
This full-time position offers a 12-hour night shift schedule with every other weekend, giving you the opportunity to provide meaningful patient care in a structured, safe, and secure environment.
No hospital units. No mandatory floating. One facility. One team.
What You'll Do
Provide direct nursing care to patients within the correctional facility
Administer medications and treatments as ordered
Complete nursing assessments and monitor patients for changes in condition
Respond to urgent and emergent healthcare needs
Communicate patient concerns and changes in condition to medical providers
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Assist with chronic and acute care needs
Promote continuity of care throughout the facility
Follow established clinical policies, procedures, and standards
Provide professional and compassionate care in a safe and secure environment
Qualifications
Current and unrestricted LPN license in the state of Alabama
Current CPR certification
Correctional healthcare experience is a plus, but not required
Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating with the healthcare team
Ability to remain calm and professional in urgent situations
Commitment to providing quality, compassionate patient care
Full Time Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with Pre-Tax Coverage
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability
2 Weeks PTO in Year One, increasing with longevity
8 Paid Holidays + Birthday Off
401(k) Eligibility After 1 Year
Bi-Weekly Direct Deposit
Employee Assistance Program
Monthly CE Hours
Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement
Professional Liability Insurance
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
A Different Kind of Night Shift
At Southern Health Partners, you'll care for an underserved population while working in a safe, secure, and structured environment.
You can focus on nursing instead of hospital chaos, constant unit changes, and floating from floor to floor. Your patients are here, your team is here, and your role matters.
One facility. One team. A nursing career with purpose.
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All applicants are subject to pre-employment screening, which may include a background check and drug screening.
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Within city limits, Point Mallard Park provides extensive riverside trail systems, golf, and a municipal water park, while historic Delano Park anchors the urban core with century-old walking paths and tennis courts. Families also frequent Wilson Morgan Park for its lakeside walking tracks and expansive play facilities.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
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