Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
26-Week Contract | Up to 40 Hours per Week Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join a healthcare team within a correctional facility in Wisconsin. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential nursing services while working in a structured and collaborative environment focused on patient care, safety, and medication management.

This is a 26-week contract assignment with a consistent weekday schedule and rotating weekend and holiday coverage.

• Up to 40 hours per week
• 5×8-hour shifts
• Scheduled hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Weekend and holiday rotation required

• Administer and pass staff-controlled medications to incarcerated patients within housing units and cell halls.
• Distribute and document Keep-On-Person (KOP) medications in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Audit medication carts and medication inventories to ensure compliance with regulatory and facility standards.
• Transfer, organize, and reconcile medications when patients are relocated between cells, housing units, or buildings.
• Accurately document medication administration and patient interactions in the electronic medical record.
• Monitor patients for medication effectiveness, side effects, and adverse reactions.
• Maintain security protocols while delivering nursing care within a correctional environment.
• Collaborate with registered nurses, providers, pharmacy staff, and correctional personnel to support patient care needs.
• Perform additional nursing and administrative duties as assigned.

• Current, active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Wisconsin or ability to obtain prior to start.
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience preferred.
• Previous correctional, long-term care, behavioral health, or medication administration experience is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a secure correctional environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

If you are a dependable LPN who thrives in a structured healthcare setting and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care, we encourage you to apply.