Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN)
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring LPNs to join their team of medical professionals in Decatur, AL. This role involves managing all aspects of healthcare for individuals incarcerated in the North Alabama Work Release Center. As a Correctional Nurse, you will collaborate with correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care within a controlled environment where security is a top priority. The role is dynamic and engaging, with duties including performing physical assessments, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of a diverse patient population with complex medical needs. New graduates are encouraged to apply, as training in correctional healthcare will be provided.
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 required).
- Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
- Display integrity, professionalism, and adherence to a Code of Conduct.
- Comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
- Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
- 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, and medication history.
- Taking vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, and weight.
- Providing wound care, including cleaning and bandaging injured areas.
- Administering medication, including injections, and monitoring reactions.
- Maintaining medical records, including entering information into the 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
High school or GED
