Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs or LVNs) - Full Time/Part Time Nights
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs or LVNs) to join their team in Grand Junction, Colorado. The role involves managing all aspects of healthcare for individuals incarcerated in the Mesa County Jail. Both Full Time and Part Time Night shifts are available. The position offers competitive pay rates ranging from $36.00-$38.00 per hour, plus a $6.00 shift differential for night shifts. New graduates are encouraged to apply as training will be provided in correctional healthcare. As a Correctional Nurse, you will work with correctional officers and other medical professionals, providing care in a controlled environment where security is a priority. Duties include performing physical assessments, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies, making it a unique role with diverse patient needs.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
