Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN)

NaphCare, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in correctional healthcare is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team in Cincinnati. This unique role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with complex medical needs in a secure environment. Responsibilities include performing patient assessments, administering medications, and providing emergency care. The company values professional growth and offers competitive salaries along with comprehensive benefits from day one. If you're ready to make a difference in a challenging yet rewarding field, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health, dental & vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401K and Roth with company contribution

Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

Term life insurance at no cost

Generous paid time off & holidays

Free continuing education and CMEs

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Must possess active CPR certification and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and provide wound care.
• Administer medications and maintain medical records.
• Provide emergency first aid and patient education.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Wound Care

Emergency First Aid

Confidentiality Maintenance

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing Program

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

TechCare (Electronic Health Record)

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN) New

NaphCare is hiring a strong Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse to join our team of medical professionals in Cincinnati, OH, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Hamilton County Justice Center.

As a Correctional LPN, 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 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.

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 reactions 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!

• 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 adhere to a Code of Conduct and facility 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, 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! We offer competitive salaries, generous benefits, educational growth opportunities, and strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits For Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance starting day one
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K and Roth with company contribution starting day one
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

If you want a career where you can truly make a difference, apply now or send your resume to [e-mail] to speak with a recruiter and learn more about this position and NaphCare.

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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