Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN)

Naphcare, Inc.; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Career advancement within the company

New grad friendly

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is hiring LPNs/LVNs to join our team at the Mesa County Jail in Grand Junction, Colorado. You will work alongside correctional officers and medical professionals in a controlled environment, performing assessments, administering medications, and managing chronic conditions.

New grads are encouraged to apply, and we offer training in correctional healthcare, competitive salaries, and generous employee benefits to support career growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Active state certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Possess an active CPR certification.
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and interview patients about health problems and medication history.
• Take vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, and weight.
• Provide wound care, including cleaning and bandaging.
• Administer medications and monitor reactions.
• Maintain medical records in the TechCare electronic health record.
• Observe patient and mental health status.
• Provide emergency first aid and discharge planning.

Skills

Patient assessment

Vital signs

Wound care

Medication administration

Education

LPN license

CPR certification

Tools

TechCare EHR

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring LPNs and LVNs to join our team of medical professionals in Grand Junction, Colorado, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Mesa County Jail.

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 or LVN, 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

New grads are encouraged to apply!

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
• 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 be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare 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, 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.

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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