Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN)
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Grand Junction, Colorado, to provide healthcare to individuals incarcerated in the Mesa County Jail. The role works alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals in a controlled environment where security is a priority. Duties include physical assessments, medication administration, chronic illness management, and emergency response. New graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive training in correctional healthcare. The LPN/LVN contributes to NaphCare’s mission of providing quality healthcare that protects the rights, dignity, and health of its patient population. The position requires maintaining patient confidentiality, following professional and facility requirements, and performing physically demanding tasks during a shift.
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/or 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 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.
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’ health and mental health status.
- Provide emergency first aid.
- Provide patient education and discharge or release planning.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and generous employee benefits
- Educational growth opportunities
- 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
