Mental Health Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring Mental Health LPNs/LVNs to join our healthcare team at Kilby Correctional Facility in Mt. Meigs, Alabama! This is a great opportunity for nurses looking to expand their clinical experience, build behavioral health skills, and make a meaningful impact while caring for an underserved patient population in a unique healthcare setting. As a Mental Health LPN/LVN, you’ll work alongside mental health professionals, medical providers, and correctional staff to provide quality care to individuals within the Alabama Department of Corrections. You’ll have the opportunity to strengthen your clinical skills while providing care to patients with a variety of behavioral and mental health needs. Responsibilities may include performing patient assessments, administering medications, supporting treatment plans, monitoring changes in patients’ physical and mental health, and responding to urgent clinical needs. Whether you’re an experienced LPN looking for a new challenge or a new graduate ready to build your clinical skills, NaphCare provides training and the opportunity to gain valuable experience in both mental health and 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
- Be able to obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
- 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
- Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Responsibilities
- Performing patient assessments and gathering medical and behavioral health history
- Taking and monitoring vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and weight
- Administering medications, including psychiatric medications, and monitoring patient response
- Observing and documenting changes in patients’ physical, mental, and behavioral health status
- Supporting mental health treatment plans and coordinating care with mental health professionals and medical providers
- Recognizing and reporting changes in mood, behavior, mental status, or potential safety concerns
- Providing patient education and reinforcing treatment recommendations
- Maintaining accurate medical records in the electronic health record, TechCare
- Responding to urgent medical and behavioral health needs
- Providing wound care, emergency first aid, and other nursing care as needed
- Assisting with discharge/release planning and continuity of care
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
