Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs or LVNs) - Full Time/Part Time

Naphcare, Inc.•Grand Junction, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs or LVNs) to join their team in Grand Junction, Colorado. This role involves managing all aspects of healthcare for individuals incarcerated in the Mesa County Jail. The position offers both Full Time and Part Time opportunities. NaphCare has recently increased pay rates, with hourly wages ranging from $36.00-$38.00, plus a $6.00 shift differential for night shifts. Pay rates vary based on employment status, site needs, licensure, and experience. As a Correctional Nurse, you will collaborate with correctional officers and other medical professionals to deliver care in a controlled environment where security is paramount. The role is dynamic and includes duties such as performing physical assessments, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies. This unique position allows for making a difference in the lives of 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
Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred)
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
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