MAT Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

NaphCare • Ocala, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Licensed Practical Nurse to provide healthcare to individuals incarcerated at Marion County Jail. The LPN works alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals in a controlled environment where security is a priority. The role includes assessing patients, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and NaphCare provides training in correctional healthcare.

The LPN supports NaphCare’s mission to provide quality healthcare that protects the rights, dignity, and health of its patient population. Responsibilities include evaluating patients for MAT eligibility, administering and monitoring prescribed MAT medications, educating patients, monitoring treatment progress and health status, maintaining records in the TechCare electronic health record, providing emergency first aid, and assisting with patient education and discharge or release planning.

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 AHA-required BLS CPR certification.
• Maintain the 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

• New graduates are encouraged to apply; training in correctional healthcare is provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments to determine MAT eligibility, including reviewing medical and substance use history, evaluating mental health, and conducting physical examinations.
• Administer MAT medications as prescribed, ensure proper dosing, and monitor for adverse effects and drug interactions.
• Educate patients about MAT medications, potential side effects, and medication adherence, while addressing misconceptions and stigma.
• Monitor patients through the induction and stabilization phases of treatment and ensure adherence to the program.
• 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.
• Perform physical assessments, administer medications, manage chronic illnesses, and respond to emergencies as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance, starting day one
• Dental insurance, starting day one
• Vision insurance, starting day one
• Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan, beginning day one
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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
• 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