Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN or LVN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN) – Naph Care, Inc.

Join Naph Care’s team of medical professionals in Tampa, FL. We manage all aspects of healthcare for inmates at the Hillsborough County Jail. As a Correctional Nurse
, you will provide care in a controlled environment, performing assessments, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

• 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 reactions.
• Maintain medical records, including entry into our electronic health record, Tech Care.
• Observe patient health and mental status.
• Provide emergency first aid.
• Provide patient education and discharge/release planning.

Education / Licenses / Certifications

• 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.
• Possess and maintain BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; AHA or American Red Cross preferred.
• Pass facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.

Experience / Skills

• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary or confidential information.
• Display integrity, professionalism, and adhere to a Code of Conduct and all correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

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.

Naph Care is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities in the U.S. We offer competitive salaries, generous benefits, opportunities for new graduates, educational growth, and strong career advancement within the company.

• Health, dental & vision insurance starting 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 starting 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.

Apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, then send your résumé to . I will be in touch.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including disability and veteran status.

See what our LPNs do:
Naph Care – Life as an LPN – You Tube.