Licensed Practical Nurse LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse LPN
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Job Description
Overview
Pay rates range from $42.63 to $45.00 per hour based on employment status shift site needs licensure and experience.
As a Correctional Nurse youll work within a controlled environment where security is paramount and the days are never dull! Youll have a variety of work to keep you engaged including performing physical assessments administering medications managing chronic illnesses and responding to emergencies all while working with correctional officers to ensure safety for all.
Responsibilities
Duties / Responsibilities
As an LPN youll play a critical role in our continued mission to provide quality healthcare that protects the rights dignity and health of our unique patient population. Duties and responsibilities may include and not be limited to:
- Performing patient assessments interviewing patients about current health problems medication history
- Taking vital signs including blood pressure temperature and weight
- Providing wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas
- Administering medication including injections of medications and monitoring reaction to meds
- Maintaining medical records including entering information into our electronic health record TechCare
- Observing patient health and mental health status
- Providing emergency first aid
- Providing patient education and discharge/release planning
Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Education
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Experience / Skills
- New graduates are encouraged to apply!
- Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Display integrity professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies procedures and legal requirements
Licenses / Certifications
- Actively state certified as a Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Possess an active CPR certification
Physical Capabilities:
Must have the 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 all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Why Join NaphCare
NaphCare Benefits for FullTime Employees Include:
- Health dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan beginning day one!
- Lowest Cost Benefits!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts 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
If you want a career where you can truly make a difference apply now or send your resume to me at and Ill schedule a time to talk so you may learn more about this position and NaphCare.
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Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
Employment Type
Full-Time
