Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN) - $7,500 Sign-On Bonus for Full Time!
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring LPNs and LVNs to join their team of medical professionals at the Wyoming Department of Corrections - Wyoming State Penitentiary. This facility manages all aspects of healthcare for incarcerated individuals in Rawlins, WY. Full Time, Part Time, and PRN positions are available, with new pay rates for LPNs and a $7,500 sign-on bonus for Full-Time employees. Candidates living 50 miles or more from the facility will receive an additional $2.00 per hour pay incentive and mileage reimbursement. As a Correctional Nurse, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals in a controlled environment where security is a top priority. Duties include performing physical assessments, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to a diverse patient population with complex medical needs. New graduates are encouraged to apply as training will be provided in correctional healthcare.
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
- Be able to obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA required)
- Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues
- Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability 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
- Must have the 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 like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
