Job Information
State of Nevada Licensed Practical Nurse 2 - Ely in Ely, Nevada
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 2 - ELY
Salary
$56,563.92 - $83,185.92 Annually
Location
Ely
Job Type
Medical Full-Time
Job Number
2026-00532
Department
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Opening Date
02/11/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
F
Max Number of Applicants
50
Salary Grade
31
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
Ely, NV
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: THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Job Summary
The Department of Corrections is seeking to fill multiple Licensed Practical Nurse 2 (LPN2) positions at Ely State Prison. The LPN2 will collect and document the medical conditions of patients and initiate emergency care as indicated by patient assessments. Document problems requiring nursing interventions, maintain accuracy of related nursing records vitals and physicians orders, relay information about the day at shift change to maintain quality of care. Incumbents will be working directly with inmates setting priorities of care for specific patients and be able to adapt to change on the unit such as setting priorities based on emergencies, etc. Carry out nursing care assignments as assigned by the supervisor, administer medication as directed; count/monitor controlled substances; monitor patients for side effects/allergic reactions to medications. Participate in patient education to promote patients independence when possible.
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) provide general or psychiatric practical nursing care in accordance with the authorized scope of practice specified in the Nurse Practice Act, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Mid-Level Practitioner, or physician.
Essential Qualifications
Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Nevada and two years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse, one year of which was providing nursing care to inmates in a correctional setting, individuals with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities, or patients in a hospital or skilled nursing facility (e.g., convalescent or nursing home).
Job Duties
Contribute to the assessment of patient health status by collecting, reporting and recording objective and subjective data; observe condition or change in condition; note signs and sympto