Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN)
NaphCare, Inc.
Summary
NaphCare is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our healthcare team at the Montgomery County Jail in Dayton, Ohio. We are currently hiring for a Full-Time Night Shift opportunity for nurses interested in building their clinical experience in a unique, team-oriented healthcare environment.
Job description
Overview
NaphCare is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our healthcare team at the Montgomery County Jail in Dayton, Ohio. We are currently hiring for a Full-Time Night Shift opportunity for nurses interested in building their clinical experience in a unique, team-oriented healthcare environment.
As a Correctional Nurse, you'll work alongside correctional officers and a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide quality care to individuals in custody. Whether you're an experienced LPN or a new graduate looking to build your clinical skills, NaphCare offers a supportive environment with opportunities to learn, grow, and gain valuable hands-on nursing experience.
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 but are not 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
- 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 facility's criminal background check and drug screening
- 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
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
- 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 facility's criminal background check and drug screening
- 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
- Free Prescriptions
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) & Roth
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral Bonuses
- Term Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Free Continuing Education
- CMEs
Company overview
NaphCare, Inc. is a leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services and technology solutions specifically designed for correctional facilities across the United States. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, the company partners with local, state, and federal government agencies to deliver innovative healthcare, technology, and administrative solutions for the correctional system. As a family-owned company with 1,001-5,000 employees, NaphCare has pioneered several industry-first initiatives including the Proactive Care Model, TechCare® Electronic Health Record system, and STATCare telehealth services. The company offers a full spectrum of correctional healthcare services including medical and mental health care, pharmacy services, dialysis, medication-assisted treatment, and forensic services. NaphCare's mission focuses on improving and saving lives through excellence and innovation, with a commitment to treating every patient with dignity while preparing them for successful reentry into their communities. The company has established itself as an industry leader with one of the longest-running partnerships with the federal Bureau of Prisons and multiple facilities earning the prestigious NCCHC Pinnacle Award for excellence in correctional healthcare.