Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN)
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring night-shift PRN Licensed Practical Nurses to provide healthcare to individuals incarcerated in the Sarasota County Jail in Sarasota, Florida. The nurse works alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals in a controlled environment where security is a top priority. The role includes 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 the rights, dignity, and health of a patient population with complex medical needs. The work includes documenting care in the TechCare electronic health record and providing patient education and discharge or release planning.
Requirements
- Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Active state certification as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Active BLS CPR certification; American Heart Association certification is required.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and/or confidential information.
- Integrity and professionalism, and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
- Pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening.
- Ability to stand for long periods; lift and move patients weighing 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.
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' health and mental health status.
- Provide emergency first aid.
- Provide patient education and discharge or release planning.
- Commit to working at least four shifts per month.
Benefits
- Health insurance for full-time employees, starting day one.
- Dental insurance for full-time employees, starting day one.
- Vision insurance for full-time employees, starting day one.
- Prescriptions at no cost through the health plan, beginning day one.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
- 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution, starting day one.
- Tuition assistance.
- Referral bonuses.
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
- Paid time off and paid holidays for full-time employees.
- Free continuing education and CMEs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
