Licensed Practical Nurse

NaphCare • Birmingham, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join their team of medical professionals in Birmingham, AL. This role involves managing all aspects of healthcare for individuals incarcerated in the Birmingham Community Based Facility. As a Correctional Nurse, the LPN will collaborate with correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to residents. The position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference for a diverse patient population with complex medical needs within a controlled environment where security is paramount. The role involves various duties to keep staff engaged, including performing physical assessments, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies. New graduates are encouraged to apply, as NaphCare provides training in 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
• 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

• BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred)

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