Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)

Naphcare, Inc.; Columbiana (AL); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental & vision insurance

Prescriptions covered day one

401K and Roth with company match

Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

Term life insurance

Generous paid time off

Continuing education and CMEs

Descripción de la vacante

NaphCare, Inc. is hiring LPNs/LVNs to join our team at the Alabama Therapeutic Education Facility in Columbiana, AL. Full-time evenings and nights positions available, working with correctional healthcare professionals to deliver quality care to incarcerated individuals.

New grads are encouraged to apply; we provide training in the field of correctional healthcare and comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.

Formación

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Active state LPN/LVN license.
• BLS CPR certification.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse patients.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Pass the facility background check and drug screening.

Responsabilidades

• Perform patient assessments and interview patients about current health problems and medication history.
• Take vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, and weight.
• Provide wound care, including cleaning and dressing injured areas.
• Administer medications and monitor patient reactions.
• Maintain medical records in the TechCare electronic health record.
• Observe patient health and mental health status; provide emergency first aid.

Conocimientos

LPN

LVN

Educación

LPN/LVN licensure

High school diploma or GED

BLS CPR Certification

Herramientas

TechCare EMR

Descripción del empleo

Overview

NaphCare is hiring LPNs and LVNs to join our team of medical professionals at the Alabama Therapeutic Education Facility, located in Columbiana AL, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Alabama Department of Corrections. We currently have a Full Time Evenings position and a Full Time Nights position available.

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

Education / Licenses / Certifications / Requirements

• 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.

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.

NaphCare 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