Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part Time Weekends
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring LPNs and LVNs to join their team of medical professionals in Hamilton, AL. They manage all aspects of healthcare for individuals incarcerated in the Hamilton Correctional Facility. This is a Part Time Weekend position. As a Correctional Nurse, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment where security is top priority, you will have various duties to keep you engaged including performing physical assessments, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to a diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.
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
- Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues
- Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability 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
- Be able to obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA 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
- competitive salaries
- generous employee benefits
- opportunities for new graduates
- opportunities for experienced medical professionals
- promote educational growth
- strongly support career advancement within the company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
