Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN)
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN) for a weekend day-shift role in Sarasota, Florida. The nurse will provide healthcare to individuals incarcerated in the Sarasota County Jail, working 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 training in correctional healthcare is provided. The schedule is every Friday and Tuesday on day shift; the posting also specifies Friday, 6 a.m.–6 p.m. NaphCare describes opportunities for educational growth and career advancement. Benefits listed for full-time employees include health, dental, and vision insurance; prescriptions through the health plan; an Employee Assistance Program; a 401(k) and Roth plan with company contribution; tuition assistance; referral bonuses; term life insurance; paid time off and holidays; and continuing education and CMEs.
Requirements
- Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Active state certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
- Active BLS CPR certification; American Heart Association certification is required.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
- Integrity and professionalism, and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
- Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Manage chronic illnesses and respond to emergencies.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one (listed for full-time employees).
- Prescriptions free of charge through the health plan, beginning day one (listed for full-time employees).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services (listed for full-time employees).
- 401(k) and Roth plan with company contribution starting day one (listed for full-time employees).
- Tuition assistance (listed for full-time employees).
- Referral bonuses (listed for full-time employees).
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee (listed for full-time employees).
- Paid time off and paid holidays (listed for full-time employees).
- Free continuing education and CMEs (listed for full-time employees).
- Competitive salaries.
- Opportunities for educational growth and career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
