Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN) - PRN

NaphCare, Inc.; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PRN position

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our correctional healthcare team in Grand Junction, Colorado, at the Mesa County Jail.

This PRN position supports our mission to provide high-quality care in a secure environment and offers meaningful clinical experiences for new graduates. Responsibilities include patient assessments, vital signs, wound care, medication administration, and medical records management.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an LPN program and hold an active LPN license.
• Current BLS CPR certification.
• State licensure as LVN/LPN and ability to pass background check.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and interview patients about health problems.
• Take vital signs including BP, temperature, and weight.
• Provide wound care and bandage management.
• Administer medications and monitor reactions.
• Maintain medical records in TechCare EHR.
• Observe patient health and mental status.
• Provide emergency first aid.
• Educate patients and assist with discharge planning.

Skills

BLS CPR Certification

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license

High school diploma or GED

Active LPN/LVN licensure

Tools

TechCare EHR

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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 a PRN position available!

Pay rates range from $39.60-$41.80 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.

*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

• 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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