Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN)
NaphCare, Inc.
Clayton, ALFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
NaphCare is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs or LVNs) to join their medical team at the Ventress Correctional Facility in Clayton, Alabama. This role involves managing all aspects of healthcare for incarcerated individuals, working alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals in a secure environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Performing patient assessments, 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.
- Maintaining medical records, including entering information into the electronic health record, 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 (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
- Ability 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.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
- Maintain integrity, professionalism, and adhere to a Code of Conduct.
- Comply 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.
- Ability to lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds).
- Ability to bend, squat, reach, push, pull.
- Ability to walk significant distances.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.