Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN

NaphCare, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401K and Roth

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off

Referral bonuses

Life insurance

Continuing education / CMEs

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Evening Shift Licensed Practical Nurse in Sarasota, FL to join our team at the Sarasota County Jail, where we manage comprehensive healthcare for inmates. The role involves support for medical assessments, medications, and patient education in a correctional setting.

New grads are encouraged to apply; training is provided. Competitive benefits, career growth opportunities within correctional healthcare, and a team-focused environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Actively state-certified as an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or LVN.
• Active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association).

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 and dressing changes as needed.

Skills

LPN

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

High school diploma or GED

LPN/LVN licensure

BLS CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a Full-Time Evening Shift Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team of medical professionals in Sarasota, Florida, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Sarasota County Jail.

Required schedule: Mon-Thurs 3p-1130p.

*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


• Schedule:
  
  
  
  • Two shifts per week from 6:00pm-2:30am
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

Experience / Requirements / 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