Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part Time Weekend Days

Naphcare, Inc.; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Weekend Day shift in Oregon City, Oregon at the Clackamas County Jail. This part-time role offers pay rates between $42.63 and $45.00 per hour, with pay based on status, shift, facility, licensure, and experience.

As a Correctional Nurse, you’ll perform assessments, administer meds, manage chronic conditions, and respond to emergencies in a controlled environment. New grads are encouraged to apply and will be trained.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Active state licensure as LVN or LPN.
• Active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA preferred).
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information.
• Pass facility criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and obtain health history.
• Take vital signs (BP, temperature, weight).
• Provide wound care and wound dressings.
• Administer medications and monitor reactions.
• Maintain medical records in TechCare.
• Observe patient health and mental health status.
• Provide emergency first aid.
• Educate patients and plan discharge.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Wound care

Medical records

Emergency response

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

High school diploma or GED

Tools

TechCare EHR

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Weekend Day shift to join our team of medical professionals inOregon City, Oregon,where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in theClackamas County Jail. We currently have a Part Time Weekend Days position available!

Pay rates range from$42.63 - $45.00per hour! Rates are based on employment status, shift, specific facility, site needs, licensure, and experience.

As aCorrectional 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 (AHA 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?

NaphCareis 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, andstrongly 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