Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN) - Part Time/PRN

NaphCare, Inc.; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Night shift differential

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in Grand Junction, Colorado to support care for incarcerated patients at Mesa County Jail. Part Time and PRN positions available with pay rates $36.00-$38.00 per hour and a $6.00 night shift differential.

As an LPN you will assess, administer medications, monitor chronic conditions, and respond to emergencies in a controlled correctional setting, following facility policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an LPN program and active state license.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and document findings.
• Take vital signs and monitor health status.
• Provide wound care and administer medications.
• Maintain medical records in the electronic health record.
• Respond to emergencies and provide patient education.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Wound care

Medication administration

EMR documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

High school diploma or GED

Active LPN/LVN license

Tools

TechCare EMR

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team of medical professionals in Grand Junction, Colorado, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Mesa County Jail. We currently have Part Time and PRN positions available!

*Our rates have recently been increased! Pay rates range from $36.00-$38.00 per hour plusa $6.00 shift differential for night shifts.*

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.

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

• 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.

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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