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NaphCare, Inc., Clio, AL, United States


Overview

Location: US-AL-Clio • ID: 2026-29305
NaphCare is hiring Behavioral Health LPNs and LVNs to join our team of medical professionals in Clio, Alabama, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Easterling Correctional Facility. This posting is open exclusively to current AL DOC incumbent employees.
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

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
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
Benefits

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time 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

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