Licensed Practical Nurse PRN (LPN or LVN) - This posting is open exclusively to current AL DOC incumbent employees.

Naphcare, Inc. • Deatsville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring LPNs and LVNs (PRN) to join their team of medical professionals in Deatsville, AL, where they manage all aspects of healthcare for individuals incarcerated in the Franklee facility. This posting is open exclusively to current AL DOC incumbent employees. As a Correctional Nurse, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to residents. Working within a controlled environment where security is top priority, you will have various duties including performing physical assessments, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies. This unique position offers the opportunity to make a difference to a diverse patient population with complex medical 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
• Be able to obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
• 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

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees