Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Naphcare, Inc.; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Prescriptions free of charge

401K with company contribution

Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

Paid time off & holidays

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare company in Bessemer, AL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide medical care for individuals in the William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility. Responsibilities include performing patient assessments, administering medications, and maintaining medical records. Candidates should be graduates of a nursing program with an active state certification. Benefits include health insurance, 401K, and paid time off. New grads are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Valid state certification as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse is required.
• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening.
• Ability to physically manage patients, including lifting and performing CPR.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and interview patients about health problems.
• Take vital signs including blood pressure and temperature.
• Administer medications and monitor patient reactions.
• Maintain medical records and observe patient health status.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Wound care

BLS CPR Certification

Confidentiality

Education

Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

TechCare electronic health record

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: US-AL-Bessemer

ID: 2026-28471

Category: Nursing

Position Type: Full-Time

NaphCare is hiring LPN to join our team of medical professionals in Bessemer, AL where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility.

As a Correctional Nurse, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to individuals in residence, performing physical assessments, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies.

New grads are encouraged to apply.

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

• 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.

Benefits

• 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