Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401K and Roth with company match

Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

Paid time off

Continuing education and CMEs

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for a night shift at the Hamilton County Justice Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

You will join a multidisciplinary medical team to assess patients, administer medications, and respond to urgent health needs in a correctional setting. New grads are encouraged to apply and will receive training in correctional healthcare, with competitive pay and full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Actively state-certified as an LPN/LVN
• Possess an active CPR certification
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Performing patient assessments and collecting health histories
• Taking vital signs and monitoring patient status
• Providing wound care and administering medications
• Entering data into electronic health records
• Providing emergency first aid and discharge planning

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

GED or high school diploma

LPN/LVN licensure

CPR certification

Background check & drug screen

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for a nightshift opportunity at the Hamilton County Justice Center located in Cincinnati, Ohio. This position includes competitive pay and is a great opportunity for nurses looking togaining experience in a unique and rewarding healthcare setting.

As a Correctional Nurse, you will work alongside correctional officers and a multidisciplinary medical team to provide quality care to individuals in custody. In this fast-paced, structured environment, you’ll perform assessments, administer medications, manage chronic conditions, and respond to urgent medical needs while making a meaningful impact on a patient population with complex healthcare needs.

If you’re looking for something different, challenging, and rewarding, NaphCare could be the right fit for you.

*New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare!*

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

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

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

NaphCare - Life as an LPN - YouTube

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