Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN)

Jaxsheriff; Jacksonville (FL); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NaphCare in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to join our team at the Jacksonville Pre-Trial Detention Center. You will work with correctional staff to provide comprehensive nursing care in a controlled environment, including assessments, medication administration, chronic disease management, and emergencies.

New grads are encouraged to apply as we offer training in correctional healthcare and a stable, mission-driven work setting focused on patient dignity and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Patient assessments

Medication administration

Wound care

Vital signs

Formation

Licensed Practical Nursing program

GED

Outils

TechCare EMR

Description du poste

Overview

NaphCare is hiringLPNs to join our team of medical professionals in Jacksonville, FL, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Jacksonville Pre-Trial Detention Center.

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, 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)