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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN) - PRN
Location
US-CO-Grand Junction

Category
Nursing
Position Type
PRN
Overview

Naph Care is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team of medical professionals in Grand Junction, Colorado, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Mesa County Jail. We currently have a PRN position available!

Pay rates range from $39.60-$41.80 per hour plus a $6.00 shift differential for night shifts.

* 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 our continued mission to provide quality healthcare that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Duties and responsibilities may include and not be limited to:

• Performing patient assessments, interviewing patients about current health problems, medication history
• Taking vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, and weight
• Providing wound care, including cleaning and bandaging injured areas
• Administering medication, including injections of medications and monitoring reaction to meds
• Maintaining medical records, including entering information into our electronic health record, Tech Care
• Observing patient health and mental health status
• Providing emergency first aid
• Providing 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 required)
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able 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.

Naph Care is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time! In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we have opportunities for new graduates and experienced medical professionals, promote educational growth, and strongly support career advancement within the company.