Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN or LVN

Hiring Bonus:
Up to $2500.

Naphcare is looking for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to work full‑time or part‑time in the Fulton County Jail, Atlanta, GA. As a correctional nurse, you’ll provide medical care to incarcerated individuals in a secure, controlled environment.

• New grads are encouraged to apply — we’ll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare.
• Perform patient assessments, interview patients about current health problems, and review medication history.
• Take vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, and weight.
• Provide wound care, including cleaning and bandaging injured areas.
• Administer medication, including injections, and monitor reactions.
• Maintain medical records in our electronic health record system, Tech Care.
• Observe patient health and mental health status.
• Provide emergency first aid.
• Provide patient education and discharge/release planning.

• 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.
• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred).
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Display integrity and professionalism and adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.

Physical Capabilities

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.

• 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.
• 401(k) 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.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

disability/veteran.

Want a better idea of what it’s like to work in a jail?
See what our LPNs do: Naph Care - Life as an LPN - You Tube