Licensed Practical Nurse- FT Days

Naphcare, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Prescription coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401K

Tuition assistance

Referral bonuses

Term life insurance

Paid time off

CME opportunities

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is hiring a Full‑Time LPN in Tampa, FL to join our correctional healthcare team serving Hillsborough County Jail. You will perform assessments, administer medications, manage chronic conditions, and respond to emergencies in a secure environment.

New grads are welcome; we provide on‑the‑job training and career growth opportunities, with comprehensive benefits and a strong commitment to patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an LPN program.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Active state LPN/LVN license.
• Active BLS CPR certification (AHA preferred).
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Adherence to facility policies, procedures and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and interview patients about health problems and med history.
• Take vital signs (BP, temp, weight).
• Provide wound care and dressing.
• Administer medications and monitor reactions.
• Maintain medical records in the EHR (TechCare).
• Observe health and mental health status of patients.
• Provide emergency first aid.
• Educate patients and plan discharge/release.

Skills

BLS CPR

Confidentiality

Integrity & professionalism

Code of Conduct adherence

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse program

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a Full‑Time LPN to join our team of medical professionals in Tampa, FL, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Hillsborough County Jail. As a Correctional Nurse, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care in a controlled environment in which security is top priority. Your duties will include performing physical assessments, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies. New grads are encouraged to apply – we will train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare.

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 reactions 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

Experience / Requirements / 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.

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.

NaphCare Benefits for Full‑Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one.
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one.
• Lowest Cost Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays.
• Free continuing education and CMEs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran