Mental Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Naphcare, Inc.; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

401K plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

CMEs

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is hiring Behavioral Health LPNs to join our team in Bessemer, AL, serving individuals in the Alabama Department of Corrections. You will perform assessments, administer meds, manage chronic conditions, and respond to emergencies in a controlled setting.

Full-time and part-time positions may be available. The role emphasizes patient safety, confidentiality, and working with a diverse patient population in a correctional environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Actively state-certified as an LVN or LPN.
• 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 pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient assessment

Vital signs

Wound care

Medication administration

Electronic health records

Emergency response

Discharge planning

Communication with diverse populations

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

High school diploma or GED

LPN/LVN licensure

BLS CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring Behavioral Health LPNs to join our team of medical professionals in Bessemer, AL, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Alabama Department of Corrections - William E Donaldson.

Full Time and Part Time positions may be available!

As a Correctional Behavioral Health 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

As an Behavioral Health 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

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