Mental Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Naphcare, Inc.; Wetumpka (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401K plan

Paid time off & holidays

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

NaphCare is seeking a Correctional Nurse (LPN/LVN) in Wetumpka, AL to care for inmates under close security. You will assess patients, administer medications, monitor chronic conditions, and respond to emergencies in a controlled environment. New grads are encouraged to apply and trained in correctional healthcare.

Join a large healthcare provider serving the Alabama Department of Corrections with competitive salaries and benefits. Full-time and part-time roles may be available.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an LPN program
• High school diploma or GED
• Active LPN/LVN license
• BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse patients
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct
• Pass facility background check and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and obtain health histories
• Take vital signs and monitor patients
• Provide wound care and administer medications
• Maintain medical records in TechCare
• Observe patient and mental health status
• Provide emergency first aid
• Educate patients and plan discharge/release

Skills

Diversity-friendly care

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

High school diploma or GED

BLS CPR Certification

Tools

TechCare EHR

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring Mental Health LPNs and LVNs to join our team of medical professionals in Wetumpka, AL, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Alabama Department of Corrections - Julia Tutwiler Women's Prison.

Full Time and Part Time positions may be 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