Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN)

NaphCare, Inc.; Dayton (OH); Presencial; USD 33.000 - 39.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health, dental & vision insurance (day

401K and Roth with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid time off & holidays

Free continuing education and CMEs

Referral bonuses

Resumo da vaga

NaphCare is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our healthcare team at the Montgomery County Jail in Dayton, Ohio. This full-time night shift opportunity offers a chance to build clinical experience in a team-oriented correctional environment.

As a correctional nurse, you will collaborate with correctional officers and a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care to individuals in custody, with responsibilities including patient assessments, medications, wound care, and

Qualificações

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Active state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Current BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred).
• Able to pass facility criminal background check and drug screening.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to correctional healthcare policies and code of conduct.

Responsabilidades

• Perform patient assessments and take health history.
• Take vital signs and document accurately in electronic health records (TechCare).
• Administer medications and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Provide wound care and patient education; discharge planning.

Formação

LPN program

Descrição da vaga

Overview

NaphCare is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our healthcare team at the Montgomery County Jail in Dayton, Ohio. We are currently hiring for a Full-Time Night Shift opportunity for nurses interested in building their clinical experience in a unique, team-oriented healthcare environment.

As a Correctional Nurse, you'll work alongside correctional officers and a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide quality care to individuals in custody. Responsibilities include performing patient assessments, administering medications, managing chronic conditions, providing wound care, and responding to urgent medical needs while caring for a diverse patient population with a wide range of healthcare needs.

Whether you're an experienced LPN or a new graduate looking to build your clinical skills, NaphCare offers a supportive environment with opportunities to learn, grow, and gain valuable hands-on nursing experience.

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

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.

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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