Registered Nurse

NaphCare, Inc.; Hamilton (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance starting day one

401(k) with company contribution

Tuition assistance

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) to join their team in Hamilton, AL, providing healthcare for incarcerated individuals. In this role, you will perform health screenings, monitor patient health, provide direct care, and comply with correctional facility protocols.

The ideal candidate will have an unrestricted RN license in Alabama and be able to work independently and collaboratively. NaphCare offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Holds a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse within the state of AL.
• Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, and health-care laws.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial health screenings and physical assessments.
• Monitor and document patient health including vital signs.
• Provide direct patient care and develop care plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility

Education

Current, unrestricted RN license in Alabama

BLS CPR Certification

Job description

NaphCare is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our team of medical professionals in Hamilton, AL, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Hamilton Correctional Facility.

Responsibilities

• Performing initial health screenings and physical assessments of newly detained individuals.
• Monitoring and documenting patient health including vital signs and medical histories.
• Providing direct patient care, triaging, assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and coordinating services.
• Managing acute and chronic conditions such as asthma, hypertension, and diabetes.
• Responding to medical emergencies, providing first aid, and ensuring timely transport to appropriate healthcare facilities.
• Educating patients on preventative care, healthy lifestyle choices, and substance abuse prevention.
• Understanding and adhering to correctional facility security protocols while working closely with correctional officers and other healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety and well‑being.
• Maintaining accurate medical records, documenting treatment plans, and reporting any relevant information.

Qualifications

• Holds a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse within the state of AL.
• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred).
• Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable health‑care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health‑care services.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Flexible schedule and availability to work overtime when needed.
• 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 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.

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.
• 401(k) 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 CME.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran