Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN)
NaphCare, Inc.
Jacksonville, FLFresher50m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
NaphCare is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs/LVNs) to provide healthcare services within the Jacksonville Pre-Trial Detention Center. This role involves working alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals in a secure environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Performing patient assessments, including interviewing patients about current health problems and medication history.
- Taking vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, weight).
- Providing wound care, including cleaning and bandaging.
- Administering medications, including injections, and monitoring patient reactions.
- Maintaining medical records, including data entry into the TechCare electronic health record.
- 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).
- Must possess an active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA required).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
- Integrity, professionalism, and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with facility 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, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR while maintaining balance and endurance.
New graduates are encouraged to apply.