Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN)

NaphCare, Inc.; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team of healthcare professionals at a leading correctional healthcare provider. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you'll play a vital role in delivering quality care to a diverse patient population in a unique environment. This position offers a chance to make a real difference while working alongside dedicated colleagues. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement, this is more than just a job—it's a chance to grow and thrive in your nursing career. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge, apply now and become part of a team that values your contributions.

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Prescriptions Free of Charge

401K with Company Contribution

Tuition Assistance

Referral Bonuses

Generous Paid Time Off

Free Continuing Education and CMEs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Actively state-certified as an LPN or LVN with CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and take vital signs.
• Administer medications and provide wound care.
• Maintain medical records and provide patient education.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Wound Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Patient Education

Confidentiality Maintenance

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing Program

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

TechCare (Electronic Health Record)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN)

Location

US-NJ-North Brunswick

ID

2025-21323

Category

Nursing

Position Type

Full-Time

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a strong Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team of medical professionals in North Brunswick, NJ, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Middlesex County Jail.

As a Correctional LPN, 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.

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

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.

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

If you want a career where you can truly make a difference, apply now or send your resume to [e-mail] to speak to a recruiter and learn more about this position and NaphCare.

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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