Mental Health Licensed Practical Nurse

NaphCare, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K and Roth with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

NaphCare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at the Elmore Correctional Facility in Alabama. Working in a secure, inmate healthcare setting, you will perform assessments, administer medications, and support chronic disease management.

This full-time evening shift (3p-11:30p) offers training opportunities for new grads and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support professional growth and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an LPN program.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Actively state-certified as an LPN or LVN.
• BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred).
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse patients, including those with mental health or substance issues.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to facility policies and code of conduct.
• Pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and document health problems and medication history.
• Take vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, and weight.
• Provide wound care and dressing changes.
• Administer medications, including injections and monitor reactions.
• Maintain medical records in the electronic health record (TechCare).
• Observe patient and mental health status and provide emergency first aid.
• Provide patient education and discharge planning.

Skills

Patient assessment

Vital signs

Wound care

Medication administration

Emergency response

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license (LPN)

High school diploma or GED

BLS CPR Certification

Tools

TechCare EHR

Job description

Job Details

Location: US-AL-Elmore

ID: 2026-31087

Category: Nursing

Position Type: Full-Time

Overview

NaphCare is hiring LPNs to join our team of medical professionals in Elmore, AL, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Alabama Department of Corrections - Staton/Elmore Correctional Facility.

Consider our Full Time Evening (3p-1130p) MH LPN!

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

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