Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN) - PRN
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN) in Fort Pierce, Florida, to provide healthcare to individuals incarcerated in the St. Lucie County Jail. The nurse works alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals in a controlled environment where security is a priority. New graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive training in correctional healthcare. The position involves assessing patients, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, responding to emergencies, and supporting the health and dignity of a patient population with complex medical needs. Duties may also include wound care, maintaining electronic medical records, observing physical and mental health, and providing patient education and discharge or release planning.
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.
- Integrity and professionalism, and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with facility 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 weighing 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/release planning.
- Comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and employee benefits (specific details for full-time employees are listed separately).
- Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one for full-time employees.
- Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan starting day one for full-time employees.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services for full-time employees.
- 401(k) and Roth plan 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.
- Paid time off and paid holidays for full-time employees.
- Free continuing education and CMEs for full-time employees.
- Educational growth and career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
