Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN)

Naphcare, Inc.; Marquisville (IA); In loco; USD 45.681 - 48.216; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health, dental & vision insurance

401K with company contribution

Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

Paid time off & holidays

Free continuing education

Descrizione del lavoro

Naphcare, Inc. is hiring immediately for Correctional Nurses (LPNs and LVNs) in Des Moines, IA. You'll provide healthcare for individuals incarcerated in the Polk County Jail, performing physical assessments, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies. Required qualifications include a graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program and state certification as an LVN or LPN. Additional benefits include health insurance from day one, 401K contributions, paid time off, and free continuing education.

Competenze

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Must possess and maintain a BLS certification; AHA or American Red Cross preferred.
• Actively state-certified as a LVN or LPN.

Mansioni

• Perform patient assessments and interview patients about health problems.
• Take vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, and weight.
• Provide wound care including cleaning and bandaging.

Conoscenze

Confidentiality

Integrity

Professionalism

Formazione

Licensed Practical Nursing program

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

State certification as LVN or LPN

BLS certification

Strumenti

TechCare electronic health record

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

NaphCare is hiring immediately for LPNs and LVNs to join our team of medical professionals in Des Moines, IA, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Polk 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 be engaged in performing physical assessments, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies.

Pay rates range from $33.16 to $35.00 per hour plus shift differentials. Hourly rate is based on employment status, shift, specific facility, site needs, licensure, and experience.

*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

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
• Must possess and be able to maintain BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; AHA or American Red Cross, preferred
• 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.

Benefits

• 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
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• 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