Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN)
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide healthcare to people incarcerated at the Mesa County Jail in Grand Junction, Colorado. 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. New graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive training in correctional healthcare. The position supports NaphCare’s mission to provide quality healthcare that protects the rights, dignity, and health of its patient population. NaphCare describes itself as one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities in the United States and notes that it offers opportunities for educational growth and career advancement.
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 CPR certification.
- Pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
- Demonstrate integrity and professionalism, adhere to a Code of Conduct, and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are encouraged to apply; training in correctional healthcare is provided.
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 to medications.
- 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
- Competitive salaries
- Generous employee benefits
- Opportunities for educational growth
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
