Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN)

Naphcare, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company contribution

Paid time off

Continuing education and CMEs

Referral bonuses

Job summary

NaphCare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our medical team at Manatee County Jail in Palmetto, Florida. This PRN opportunity involves working in a controlled environment with correctional officers and clinicians to assess patients, administer medications, and respond to emergencies.

New graduates are encouraged to apply, with training in correctional healthcare provided. You will perform wound care, document in TechCare, and uphold confidentiality and facility policies

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Active LPN license in the state.
• BLS CPR certification (American Heart Association).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and interview patients about health problems and medication history.
• Take vital signs (BP, temp, weight).
• Provide wound care and administer medications, including injections and monitoring reactions.
• Maintain medical records in TechCare and other systems.
• Observe health and mental health status; provide emergency first aid.
• Educate patients and assist with discharge planning.

Skills

LPN

BLS CPR

Confidentiality

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

TechCare EHR

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring LPN to join our team of medical professionals in Palmetto, Florida , where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Manatee County Jail. This is a new PRN opportunity! 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

• 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 required)
• 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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