Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN)
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring Full-Time and Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs/LVNs) to join our team of healthcare professionals at the Washoe County Jail in Reno, Nevada. We are actively growing our nursing team and have opportunities available on both day and night shifts. Whether you're looking for a full-time career move or part-time flexibility, we would love to speak with you. As a Correctional Nurse, you will work alongside correctional officers and a multidisciplinary medical team to provide quality healthcare to an underserved patient population. In this fast-paced, structured environment, you'll perform assessments, administer medications, manage chronic conditions, respond to urgent medical needs, and make a meaningful impact on patients with complex healthcare needs. No two days are the same in correctional healthcare. You'll gain valuable experience, strengthen your clinical skills, and work with a diverse patient population while enjoying a stable environment that allows you to focus on patient care. If you're looking for something different from the traditional hospital, clinic, or long-term care setting, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. New graduates are encouraged to apply — we'll train you in the exciting field of 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 required)
- 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
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are encouraged to apply
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
High school or GED
