Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN) - PRN

NaphCare•Fort Pierce, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring PRN Licensed Practical Nurses to provide healthcare to individuals incarcerated in the St. Lucie County Jail in Fort Pierce, Florida. The role works alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals in a controlled environment where security is a top priority. LPNs provide care to a diverse patient population with complex medical needs, including physical assessments, medication administration, chronic illness management, and emergency response. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and NaphCare provides training in correctional healthcare.

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 BLS CPR certification; American Heart Association certification is required.
Ability to 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.
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’ physical and mental health status.
Provide emergency first aid.
Provide patient education and discharge or release planning.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and generous employee benefits are mentioned.
For full-time employees: health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one.
For full-time employees: prescriptions at no charge through the health plan, beginning day one.
For full-time employees: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
For full-time employees: 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution starting day one.
For full-time employees: tuition assistance.
For full-time employees: referral bonuses.
For full-time employees: term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
For full-time employees: generous paid time off and paid holidays.
For full-time employees: free continuing education and CMEs.
Educational growth and career advancement opportunities are supported.