Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Naphcare, Inc.; Edgemont (AL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Part time

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is seeking a Travel PRN LPN to join our correctional healthcare team. The LPN will work in a controlled environment providing comprehensive nursing care, including assessments, medication administration, wound care, and patient education.

The position requires an active LPN license and BLS CPR certification. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate medical records in TechCare, collaborating with officers and clinicians, and supporting discharge planning and emergency

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Actively state-certified as an LPN or LVN.
• Compact license eligible/obtained.
• Active BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred).
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Adhere to Code of Conduct and facility policies.
• Pass criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and obtain health history.
• Take vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, and weight.
• Provide wound care, including cleaning and bandaging.
• Administer medications and monitor reactions.
• Maintain medical records in TechCare electronic health record.
• Observe patient health and mental health status.
• Provide emergency first aid.
• Educate patients and discharge planning.

Skills

Patient assessment

Vital signs

Wound care

Medication administration

Medical records

Emergency first aid

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

High school diploma or GED

Tools

TechCare EHR

Job description

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

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran