Mental Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

About the Role

NaphCare is hiring Mental Health LPNs to provide care to individuals incarcerated in the Limestone Correctional Facility. This role involves working alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals in a controlled 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.
• Performing physical assessments.
• Managing chronic illnesses.
• Responding to emergencies.

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.
• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred).
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Display integrity, professionalism, and ability to 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, and walk significant distances.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Qualifications

• New grads are encouraged to apply.