PRN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)

NaphCare • Land O Lakes, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse to provide healthcare to individuals incarcerated at the Pasco County Detention Center in Land O Lakes, Florida. The LPN works alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals in a controlled environment where security is a priority. The role includes providing care to patients with complex medical needs and may involve 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 helps provide quality healthcare that protects patients’ rights, dignity, and health. The position requires maintaining confidentiality, following facility policies and legal requirements, and meeting physical demands that include standing for extended periods and assisting with patient movement and emergency care.

NaphCare describes benefits for full-time employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance; prescriptions through its health plan; an Employee Assistance Program; a 401(k) and Roth plan with company contribution; tuition assistance; referral bonuses; term life insurance; paid time off and holidays; and continuing education and CMEs. These benefits are described for full-time employees and are not specified as applying to this PRN position.

Requirements

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Active state certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
• Active BLS CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Integrity, professionalism, and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with facility correctional healthcare 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 up to 50 pounds; bend, squat, reach, push, pull, and walk significant distances; and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR while maintaining balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are encouraged to apply; training in correctional healthcare is provided.

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

• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one (for full-time employees).
• Prescriptions free of charge through the health plan, beginning on day one (for full-time employees).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• 401(k) and Roth plan with company contribution starting on day one.
• Tuition assistance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Free continuing education and CMEs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED