Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Birmingham, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a Travel PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) just like you to join our team.

As aCorrectional LPN you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment where security is top priority and the days are never dull you will have various duties to keep you engaged including performing physical assessments administering medications managing chronic illnesses and responding to emergencies. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.

Responsibilities

As anLPN you will 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

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications

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 or have the ability to obtain a compact license
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 be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies procedures and legal requirements
Must pass the facilitys criminal background check and drug screening

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

NaphCareis one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare now may be the time!

Want a better idea of what its like to work in a jailSee what our RNs do:

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If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCareapply directly to the position to initiate the application process and Ill be in touch.

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OverviewNaphCare is hiring a Travel PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) just like you to join our team.As aCorrectional LPN you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment where secu...