Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN)

Naphcare, Inc. • Dayton, OH

11h • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses to work at the Montgomery County Jail in Dayton, Ohio. This is a full-time night-shift opportunity in a team-oriented correctional healthcare environment. The nurse works alongside correctional officers and a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide quality care to individuals in custody. The role serves a diverse patient population with varied healthcare needs and offers opportunities for experienced nurses and new graduates to develop their clinical skills.

Requirements

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Hold active state certification as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Have an active BLS CPR Certification.
• 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.
• Be able 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

• American Heart Association BLS CPR Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and interview patients about current health problems and medication history.
• Take and document 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 the first day.
• Dental insurance beginning on the first day.
• Vision insurance beginning on the first day.
• Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan beginning on the first day.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution beginning on the first day.
• Tuition assistance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Free continuing education and CMEs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree