Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN)
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN) in Ocala, Florida, to provide healthcare to individuals incarcerated in the Marion County Jail. The nurse works alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals in a controlled environment where security is a priority. The role includes assessing patients, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies. It offers the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population with complex medical needs. The LPN supports NaphCare’s mission to provide quality healthcare that protects patients’ rights, dignity, and health. The position requires adherence to facility policies, procedures, legal requirements, confidentiality standards, and the company’s Code of Conduct.
Requirements
- Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Active state certification as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Active BLS CPR certification; American Heart Association certification is required.
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and/or confidential information.
- Demonstrate integrity and professionalism, adhere to a Code of Conduct, and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
- Pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
- Ability to stand for long periods; lift and move patients weighing up to 50 pounds; bend, squat, reach, push, pull, and walk significant distances; and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR while maintaining balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments and interview patients about current health problems and medication history.
- Take vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and weight.
- Provide wound care, including cleaning and bandaging injured areas.
- Administer medications, including injections, and monitor patients’ reactions.
- Maintain medical records, including entering information into the TechCare electronic health record.
- Observe patients’ physical and mental health status.
- Provide emergency first aid.
- Provide patient education and discharge or release planning.
Benefits
- Health insurance beginning on day one
- Dental insurance beginning on day one
- Vision insurance beginning on day one
- Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan beginning on day one
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution beginning on 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
- Competitive salaries
- Opportunities for new graduates and experienced medical professionals
- Educational growth and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
