Licensed Practical Nurse

NaphCare, Inc.; Brent (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Generous employee benefits

Promote educational growth

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is hiring LPNs to join our team of medical professionals in Brent, AL, where we manage healthcare for individuals incarcerated in the Bibb Correctional Facility.

As a Correctional Nurse, you'll perform assessments, administer medications, manage chronic illnesses, and respond to emergencies. This unique role offers the chance to make a difference in the lives of diverse patients with complex medical needs. Your efforts in a secure setting will be greatly valued.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information.
• Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and interview patients about health problems.
• Take vital signs including blood pressure and temperature.
• Provide wound care by cleaning and bandaging injuries.
• Administer medication and monitor reactions.
• Maintain medical records in electronic health record systems.
• Provide patient education and discharge planning.
• Observe patient health and mental health status.
• Provide emergency first aid.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Wound care

Emergency first aid

Effective patient communication

Education

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

BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)

Tools

TechCare (electronic health record)

Job description

NaphCare is hiring LPNs to join our team of medical professionals in Brent, AL. where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Bibb Correctional Facility.

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

• 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
• Be able to obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
• Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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.