Correctional LPN: Impactful Care in Jail Health

Naphcare, Inc.; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

Free prescriptions

401K and Roth

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

CME/CE credits

Referral bonuses

Life insurance

EAP services

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is seeking a licensed practical nurse to join our correctional healthcare team at the Black Hawk County Jail in Waterloo, IA. As an LPN, you will work with custody staff and medical professionals to provide comprehensive nursing care to incarcerated individuals in a controlled environment.

New grads are encouraged to apply—training is provided in correctional healthcare. Responsibilities include patient assessments, vital signs, wound care, medication administration, medical

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Actively state-certified as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred).
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Performing patient assessments, interviewing patients about current health problems, medication history.
• Taking vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, and weight.
• Providing wound care, including cleaning and bandaging injured areas.
• Administering medication, including injections of medications and monitoring reaction to meds.
• Maintaining medical records, including entering information into our electronic health record, TechCare.
• Observing patient health and mental health status.
• Providing emergency first aid.
• Providing patient education and discharge/release planning.

Skills

LPN license

BLS CPR

Confidentiality

Code of Conduct

Education

LPN program graduate

High school diploma or GED

Active LPN/LVN license

Job description

NaphCare, Inc. is seeking a licensed practical nurse to join our correctional healthcare team at the Black Hawk County Jail in Waterloo, IA. As an LPN, you will work with custody staff and medical professionals to provide comprehensive nursing care to incarcerated individuals in a controlled environment.

New grads are encouraged to apply—training is provided in correctional healthcare. Responsibilities include patient assessments, vital signs, wound care, medication administration, medical