Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Naphcare, Inc. • Bessemer, AL

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This posting is open exclusively to current AL DOC incumbent employees. NaphCare is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team of medical professionals in Bessemer, AL, where they manage all aspects of healthcare for individuals incarcerated in the William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility. As a Correctional Nurse, you will collaborate with correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to residents. Working in a controlled environment where security is paramount, the role involves diverse duties such as performing physical assessments, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies. This unique position offers an opportunity to make a difference for a diverse patient population with complex medical needs.

Requirements

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Actively state-certified as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Nice To Haves

• BLS CPR Certification from American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Performing patient assessments, interviewing patients about current health problems, medication history
• Taking vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, and weight
• Providing wound care, including cleaning and bandaging injured areas
• Administering medication, including injections of medications and monitoring reaction to meds
• Maintaining medical records, including entering information into our electronic health record, TechCare
• Observing patient health and mental health status
• Providing emergency first aid
• Providing patient education and discharge/release planning

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees