Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN) - Black Hawk County Jail - PRN
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the Black Hawk County Jail in Waterloo, Iowa. The nurse will work with correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide healthcare to incarcerated individuals with complex medical needs in a controlled environment where security is a priority. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and NaphCare provides training in correctional healthcare. The role includes assessing patients, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies. The LPN supports NaphCare’s mission to provide quality care that protects the rights, dignity, and health of the patient population. This position is PRN.
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 preferred.
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and/or confidential information.
- Demonstrate integrity and professionalism, 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 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.
Nice To Haves
- American Heart Association BLS CPR certification.
- New graduates are encouraged to apply; training in correctional healthcare is provided.
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 to medications.
- Maintain medical records, including entering information into the TechCare electronic health record.
- Observe patients’ physical and mental health status.
- Provide emergency first aid.
- Provide patient education and discharge or release planning.
- Work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to incarcerated individuals.
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 charge through the health plan, beginning day one.
- Employee Assistance Program 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.
- Free continuing education and CMEs.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
