Full Time RN or LPN | Day Shift

Ready for a Different Kind of Nursing?

If you're an RN or LPN who wants to step away from the hospital hustle without stepping away from meaningful patient care, this could be your next opportunity.

Southern Health Partners is looking for a compassionate and dependable Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team at the Calhoun County Jail in Alabama.

Here, you'll have the opportunity to use your nursing skills in a structured, secure environment while caring for an underserved population.

No hospital chaos. No rotating hospital units. One facility. One team.

What You'll Do

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in a correctional healthcare setting
• Perform nursing assessments and monitor patient conditions
• Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols
• Provide sick call, chronic care, and routine nursing services
• Respond to urgent and emergent medical needs
• Recognize changes in patient condition and take appropriate action
• Communicate patient needs and changes in condition to the appropriate healthcare providers
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records and documentation
• Collaborate with the healthcare team and correctional staff
• Promote a safe, secure, and professional healthcare environment
• Practice within your professional scope, licensure, and established clinical guidelines

What You'll Need

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Alabama
• Current CPR certification
• Previous nursing experience preferred
• Strong assessment and clinical judgment skills
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently while being part of a collaborative healthcare team
• Professionalism, compassion, and respect for patient confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively in a structured correctional environment

Why Southern Health Partners?

Correctional healthcare is about more than a change of scenery. It's an opportunity to provide quality care to patients who may have limited access to healthcare outside of a correctional setting.

At SHP, you'll have a consistent work location, a focused healthcare team, and the opportunity to make a difference every shift.

✨ One facility. One team. One patient at a time.

And with more than 30 years of correctional healthcare experience, SHP knows what it takes to support nurses in this unique environment.

Full Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Pre-Tax Coverage)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• 2 Weeks PTO in Year One (increases 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

Stay Connected

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Instagram: @LifeAtSHP
Facebook: @SouthernHealthPartners
X: @SHPJailMedical

All applicants are subject to pre-employment screening, which may include a background check and drug screening.