Licensed Practical Nurse

About the Role

NaphCare is hiring a Full-Time LPN for the Day Shift in Tampa, Florida, to manage healthcare services for individuals incarcerated at the Hillsborough County Jail. This role involves working within a controlled, secure environment alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing patient assessments, including interviewing patients about current health problems and medication history
• Taking vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight
• Providing wound care, including cleaning and bandaging injured areas
• Administering medications, including injections, and monitoring patient reactions
• Maintaining medical records and entering information into the electronic health record system (TechCare)
• Observing patient health and mental health status
• Providing emergency first aid
• Providing patient education and discharge/release planning

Requirements & Tech Stack

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

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand for long periods
• Lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds)
• Bend, squat, reach, push, pull
• Walk significant distances
• Perform physically demanding tasks like CPR
• Maintain good balance and endurance throughout a shift

Qualifications

• New graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive training in correctional healthcare.