Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN) - Black Hawk County Jail - PRN

NaphCare, Inc.; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Prescriptions free of charge

401K and Roth

Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

Paid time off

Free continuing education

Job summary

NaphCare is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Black Hawk County Jail in Waterloo, IA. As a Correctional Nurse, you will assess patients, administer medications, manage chronic illnesses, and respond to emergencies in a secure facility alongside correctional staff.

New grads are encouraged to apply; we provide training in correctional healthcare. Benefits include health/dental/vision, 401K, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Active state nursing license as LPN/LVN.
• BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred).
• High school diploma or GED.

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, including cleaning and bandaging.
• Administer medications and monitor reactions.
• Maintain medical records in the electronic health record (TechCare).
• Observe patient and mental health status, provide emergency first aid, and assist with discharge planning.

Skills

Patient assessment

Vital signs

Medication administration

Wound care

Medical records documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

High school diploma or GED

Active LPN/LVN license

BLS CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring LPN at the Black Hawk Co Jail to join our team of medical professionals in Waterloo, IA, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Black Hawk 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 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)
• Actively state-certified as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred)
• 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.

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

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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