Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse - LVPN 25-27248


Healthcare - Upstate NY - Poughkeepsie, NY
Poughkeepsie, New York
Locations: Poughkeepsie, Arlington, Beacon, Peekskill
Posted On: July 31, 2025
Last Day to Apply: August 14, 2025
Pay: $41.00 to $49.00 per hour

Job Title: Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN / LPN)

Specialty: Correctional Healthcare
Location: 18 Strack Dr, Beacon, NY 12508
Duration: 26 weeks (Contract)
Shift: Day | 5x8-Hour Shifts (06:00 AM – 03:00 PM)

Position Summary:

We are seeking compassionate and dependable Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses (LVN/LPNs) to provide nursing care to patients in a correctional facility's Regional Medical Unit. The care setting includes varied units such as Emergency Room, Long-Term Care, Cognitive Impairment Units, and Infirmary. Candidates must be flexible with shift durations and patient acuity levels.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

  • Support care in multiple units:

    • Emergency Room

    • Long-Term Care

    • Cognitively Impaired Unit

    • Infirmary Unit

  • Monitor patient conditions, administer medications, and assist with treatment plans.

  • Maintain accurate documentation of patient care activities.

  • Adhere to facility policies, safety protocols, and correctional standards.

  • Be prepared for extended shifts (up to 12 or 16 hours), based on operational needs.

Requirements:

  • Active LPN/LVN license in New York State

  • Minimum 1 year of recent LPN experience (correctional or high-acuity settings preferred)

  • Ability to work in a secure environment with professionalism and integrity

  • BLS certification (American Heart Association preferred)

  • Flexibility in schedule and shift length

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