Licensed Practical Nurse
NaphCare, Inc., El Paso, TX, United States
This posting is open exclusively to current AL DOC incumbent employees.
NaphCare is hiring LPNs and LVNs to join our team of medical professionals in Childersburg, AL, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Alabama Department of Corrections – Childersburg.
Full‑time and part‑time positions may be available. As a Correctional Nurse you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to those in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority, you will have a varied set of duties to keep you engaged, including performing physical assessments, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies.
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 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
Education / Licenses / Certifications / Requirements
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
Obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information and adhere to a Code of Conduct and all facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
Pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
Physical Capabilities
Must be able 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 good balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Benefits
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
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
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NaphCare is hiring LPNs and LVNs to join our team of medical professionals in Childersburg, AL, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Alabama Department of Corrections – Childersburg.
Full‑time and part‑time positions may be available. As a Correctional Nurse you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to those in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority, you will have a varied set of duties to keep you engaged, including performing physical assessments, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies.
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 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
Education / Licenses / Certifications / Requirements
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
Obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information and adhere to a Code of Conduct and all facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
Pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
Physical Capabilities
Must be able 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 good balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Benefits
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
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
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