Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

NaphCare, Inc.; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NaphCare is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for Day Shift to join our healthcare team at the Mobile County Metro Jail in Mobile, Alabama. This role offers daytime hours, hands-on clinical experience, and a chance to work in correctional healthcare.

You will perform patient assessments, administer medications, monitor chronic conditions, and respond to emergencies in a structured setting. New grads are encouraged to apply, and comprehensive training is provided.

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
• Possess an active CPR certification
• 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

Confidentiality

Integrity

Code of Conduct

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

High school diploma or GED

Active LPN/LVN license

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for Day Shift to join our healthcare team at the Mobile County Metro Jail in Mobile, Alabama.

Looking for a nursing opportunity that offers daytime hours, hands-on clinical experience, and something different from the traditional bedside setting? Correctional healthcare gives LPNs the opportunity to use a broad range of nursing skills while caring for a diverse patient population with complex medical needs.

As an LPN, you’ll work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary healthcare team providing direct patient care in a structured clinical environment. From patient assessments and medication administration to chronic disease management and emergency response, no two days are exactly the same.

New grad LPNs are encouraged to apply! Correctional experience is not required we’ll provide the training and support you need to build your skills and grow in correctional healthcare.

Join us on Day Shift and bring your nursing skills to a setting where your work makes an impact every day.

Responsibilities

As an LPN, you will play a critical role in our continued mission to provide quality healthcare that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Duties and responsibilities may include and not be limited to:

• 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

New grads are encouraged to apply!

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
• Possess an active CPR certification
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Experience / Skills

• 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

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: disability/veteran