Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Naphcare, Inc.; Columbiana (AL); In loco; USD 30.000 - 47.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health, dental & vision insurance

Prescriptions coverage from day one

401K and Roth with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off & holidays

Continuing education (CMEs)

Descrizione del lavoro

NaphCare, Inc. is seeking LPNs/LVNs to join our healthcare team at the Alabama Therapeutic Education Facility in Columbiana, AL, for individuals incarcerated in the Alabama Department of Corrections.

As a Correctional Nurse, you will work with medical staff and correctional officers in a controlled environment, performing assessments, administering meds, and handling emergencies. New grads are encouraged to apply; we’ll train you in correctional healthcare.

Competenze

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Active LPN or LVN certification.
• BLS CPR certification (AHA preferred).
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.

Mansioni

• 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 and monitoring reactions.
• Maintaining medical records in TechCare EHR.
• Observing patient health and mental health status.
• Providing emergency first aid and discharge planning.

Conoscenze

Patient assessment

Vital signs

Wound care

Medication administration

CPR/BLS

Medical records / EHR

Emergency response

Formazione

LPN program graduate

State LPN/LVN certification

High school diploma or GED

BLS CPR Certification

Strumenti

TechCare EHR

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

NaphCare is hiring LPNs and LVNs to join our team of medical professionals at the Alabama Therapeutic Education Facility, located in Columbiana AL, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Alabama Department of Corrections.

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.

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
• 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.

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