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Licensed Practical Nurse

NaphCare, Inc., Elba, AL, United States


Licensed Practical Nurse
Location: US-AL-Elba

Job ID: 2026-28969

Category: Nursing

Position Type: PRN

Overview
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 Elba, Al, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Alabama Department of Corrections - Elba.

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 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.

New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare!

Responsibilities
As an LPN, 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

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

Be able to obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)

Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues

Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and 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: 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.

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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