Correctional LPN: Impactful Care with Day-One Benefits

Naphcare, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401K and Roth with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid time off & holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NaphCare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our correctional healthcare team in Decatur, AL. The role involves comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, wound care, and EMR documentation within a secure facility.

New grads are encouraged to apply; training will be provided. You will work closely with correctional officers and medical staff to deliver high-quality care to incarcerated individuals with diverse medical needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Actively state-certified as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association required).
• 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

Patient assessment

Vital signs

Wound care

Medication administration

Emergency first aid

Patient education

Confidentiality

EHR documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

High school diploma or GED

Active LVN/LPN licensure

Tools

TechCare EHR

BLS CPR Certification

Job description

NaphCare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our correctional healthcare team in Decatur, AL. The role involves comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, wound care, and EMR documentation within a secure facility.

New grads are encouraged to apply; training will be provided. You will work closely with correctional officers and medical staff to deliver high-quality care to incarcerated individuals with diverse medical needs.