Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN)

NaphCare, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Tuition assistance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare management company is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team in Tucson, Arizona, overseeing healthcare for incarcerated individuals. Responsibilities include patient assessments, vital sign monitoring, medication administration, and maintaining medical records. Candidates should be graduates of a Licensed Practical Nursing program and possess active certifications. The position offers competitive benefits including health insurance, tuition assistance, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be actively state-certified as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Possess an active CPR certification.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and interview patients.
• Take vital signs and provide wound care.
• Administer medications and observe patient reactions.
• Maintain medical records and provide patient education.

Skills

Patient assessments

Wound care

Medication administration

Emergency first aid

Patient education

Education

Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

TechCare electronic health record

Job description

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NaphCare is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team of medical professionals in Tucson, Arizona, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Pima County Detention Center.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and interview patients about current health problems and medication history.
• Take vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and weight.
• Provide wound care, including cleaning and bandaging injured areas.
• Administer medication, including injections and monitor reaction to meds.
• Maintain medical records, including entering information into the electronic health record, TechCare.
• Observe patient health and mental health status.
• Provide emergency first aid.
• Provide patient education and discharge/release planning.

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.
• Possess an active CPR certification.
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and confidential information.
• Display integrity, professionalism, and adhere to a Code of Conduct and all correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

Physical Capabilities

Must be able 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 such as CPR while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance starting day one.
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one.
• Lowest cost benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• 401(k) and Roth with company contribution starting 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.