Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview

Naph Care is hiring LPNs and LVNs to join our team of medical professionals in Elmore, AL, where we manage healthcare for individuals incarcerated in the Alabama Department of Corrections - Staton/Elmore Correctional Facility.

Full Time and Part Time positions may be available!

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.

New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare!

As an LPN, you will play a critical role in providing quality healthcare that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Duties may include:

• Performing patient assessments and interviewing patients about current health problems and medication history
• Taking vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, and weight
• Providing wound care, including cleaning and bandaging injured areas
• Administering medication, including injections and monitoring reactions to meds
• Maintaining medical records in the electronic health record, Tech Care
• Observing patient health and mental health status
• Providing emergency first aid
• Providing patient education and discharge/release planning

Education / Licenses / Certifications / 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 maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and confidential information 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 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 good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Naph Care is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US. The organization offers competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, opportunities for new graduates and experienced medical professionals, educational growth, and career advancement support.

• 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
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CME credits

Equal Opportunity

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