Licensed Practical Nurse

NaphCare • Elmore, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) in Elmore, Alabama, at the Staton/Elmore Correctional Facility. Nurses provide healthcare to people in the custody of the Alabama Department of Corrections, working alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals in a controlled environment where security is a priority. The role includes caring for patients with complex medical needs and may involve physical assessments, medication administration, chronic illness management, and emergency response. New graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive training in correctional healthcare. Full-time and part-time positions may be available.

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.
• Be able to obtain BLS CPR certification; AHA is preferred.
• Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information, act with integrity and professionalism, adhere to a Code of Conduct, and comply with facility 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• AHA-preferred BLS CPR certification.

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 patient 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance, beginning day one, for full-time employees.
• Dental insurance, beginning day one, for full-time employees.
• Vision insurance, beginning day one, for full-time employees.
• Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan, beginning day one.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution, beginning day one.
• Tuition assistance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Free continuing education and CMEs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED