Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

NaphCare, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is hiring a Travel PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Birmingham, AL to join our correctional healthcare team. In this role you will work alongside correctional officers and medical staff to provide patient care in a controlled environment.

You will perform assessments, administer medications, manage chronic illnesses, respond to emergencies, and maintain medical records using TechCare. The position requires an LPN license, active BLS, and eligibility for a compact license.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an LPN program and hold an active license.
• Current BLS CPR certification required.
• Compact license eligibility or possession required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and collect health history data.
• Take vital signs and monitor patient status.
• Provide wound care and administer medications including injections.
• Maintain and update medical records in TechCare.
• Respond to emergencies and provide patient education and discharge planning.
• Uphold privacy, safety, and professional conduct standards.

Skills

LPN certification

Compact license

BLS CPR

Confidentiality

Professional conduct

Background check

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

HS diploma or GED

Tools

TechCare EHR

Job description

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: US-AL-Birmingham

ID: 2026-31117

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a Travel PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) just like you to join our team.

As a Correctional LPN, 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 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

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications

• 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
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a compact license
• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred)
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able 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!

Want a better idea of what it's like to work in a jail? See what our RNs do: NaphCare - Life as an RN - YouTube

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, and I'll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran