Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN)

Position Overview

NaphCare is hiring an LPN to join our team of medical professionals in Las Vegas, NV. You will join a dedicated team that manages all aspects of healthcare for individuals currently incarcerated in the City of Las Vegas Detention Center. As a Correctional Nurse, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to deliver care through performing physical assessments, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies in a secure, controlled environment. Compensation: Pay rates range from $29.07 to $30.60 per hour based on license type, certification, shift, site needs, licensure, and experience.

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities in the US. If you haven’t considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time to make a difference!

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and interview patients about current health problems and medication history
• Take vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, and weight
• Provide wound care, including cleaning and bandaging injured areas
• Administer medications, including injections, and monitor for adverse reactions
• Maintain medical records by entering information into the electronic health record system, TechCare
• Observe both patient physical health and mental health status
• Provide emergency first aid when necessary
• Educate patients and assist in discharge/release planning

Required 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
• Possess an active CPR certification
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Exhibit integrity, professionalism, and adhere to all correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift/move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform tasks like CPR while maintaining good balance and endurance

Benefits & Perks

• Health, dental & vision insurance starting day one
• Free prescription coverage from day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution starting day one
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CME opportunities