Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs or LVNs) - Full Time

Naphcare, Inc. • Pueblo, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs or LVNs) to join their team of medical professionals in Pueblo, Colorado. The role involves managing all aspects of healthcare for individuals incarcerated in the Pueblo County Detention Center. This is a full-time position where nurses work alongside correctional officers and other medical staff. The environment is controlled, with security as a top priority, and the days are engaging. Duties include performing physical assessments, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies. This unique position offers the opportunity to make a difference in 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees