Licensed Practical Nurse

NaphCare, Inc.; Brent (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Generous employee benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is hiring LPNs to join our medical team at the Bibb Correctional Facility in Brent, AL. You will provide nursing care to residents in a controlled correctional environment alongside correctional officers and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities include assessments, medication administration, chronic disease management, and responding to emergencies. This role offers competitive pay and generous employee benefits with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Active state LVN/LPN license.
• Ability to obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred).
• Ability to interact with diverse patient populations including mental health or substance abuse issues.
• Pass facility background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and review health problems and medication history.
• Take vital signs: BP, temperature, weight.
• Provide wound care and bandaging.
• Administer medications, including injections, and monitor reactions.
• Maintain medical records in the electronic health record TechCare.
• Monitor patient and mental health status.
• Provide emergency first aid.
• Educate patients and plan discharge/release.

Skills

LPN duties

Vital signs

Wound care

Medication administration

EMERGENCY response

Education

LPN/LVN license

High school diploma or GED

BLS CPR certification

Tools

TechCare EHR

Job description

NaphCare is hiring LPNs to join our team of medical professionals in Brent, AL. where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Bibb Correctional Facility.

As a Correctional Nurse, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have various duties to keep you engaged including performing physical assessments, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.

Licensed Practical Nurse Location
US-AL-Brent ID
2026-29859
Category
Nursing
Position Type
Full-Time
Overview

NaphCare is hiring LPNs to join our team of medical professionals in Brent, AL. where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Bibb Correctional Facility.

As a Correctional Nurse, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have various duties to keep you engaged including performing physical assessments, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.

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

Qualifications

Education / Licenses / Certifications / Requirements

• 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
• Be able to obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
• Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability 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

Physical Capabilities

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time! In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we have opportunities for new graduates and experienced medical professionals, promote educational growth, and strongly support career advancement within the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

Want a better idea of what it's like to work in a jail? See what our LPNs do:

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