Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN)

NaphCare, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401K with company contribution

Tuition Assistance

Generous paid time off

Free continuing education and CMEs

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to work at the Elmore Correctional Facility in Alabama. In this role, you will perform patient assessments, administer medications, and provide care to incarcerated individuals. Responsibilities include vital sign monitoring, wound care, and maintaining medical records in TechCare. NaphCare offers competitive salaries, health benefits starting day one, and opportunities for growth. New graduates are encouraged to apply, as training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Currently state-certified as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and take vital signs.
• Provide wound care and administer medications.
• Maintain medical records and observe patient health.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Wound care

Emergency first aid

Maintaining confidentiality

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TechCare electronic health record

BLS CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

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

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

• 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

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.

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