Mental Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Naphcare, Inc. • Wetumpka, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring Mental Health LPNs and LVNs to provide healthcare at Julia Tutwiler Women's Prison in Wetumpka, Alabama. The team manages healthcare for individuals incarcerated in the Alabama Department of Corrections. Correctional nurses work 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 be trained in correctional healthcare.

Requirements

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Be actively state-certified as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Be able to obtain BLS CPR Certification; AHA certification is preferred.
• Be able to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and/or confidential information, 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.
• Be able 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 such as CPR while maintaining balance and endurance throughout a shift.

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.
• Maintain medical records and enter 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.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one for full-time employees.
• Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan, beginning on day one.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• 401(k) and Roth plans with a company contribution starting on 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