Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN)-Day shift

NaphCare is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team of medical professionals in Ukiah, CA, providing healthcare for individuals incarcerated in the Mendocino County Jail.

About the role

As a Correctional Nurse, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals in a secure, dynamic environment. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference for a diverse patient population with complex medical needs. New graduates are encouraged to apply—we provide training in correctional healthcare.

Schedule: Full-time day shift, 6 a.m.–6 p.m., Thursday–Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, including interviewing patients about current health problems and medication history
• Take vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, weight)
• Provide wound care, including cleaning and bandaging injured areas
• Administer medications, including injections, and monitor reactions
• Maintain medical records using the electronic health record system, TechCare
• Observe patient health and mental health status
• Provide emergency first aid
• Deliver patient education and assist with discharge/release planning

Requirements

• Graduate of a Licensed Practical Nursing program
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Active state certification as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Active CPR certification
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and sensitive information
• Professionalism, integrity, and adherence to a Code of Conduct
• Compliance with correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand for long periods
• Lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds)
• Bend, squat, reach, push, pull, and walk significant distances
• Perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR while maintaining balance and endurance throughout a shift

Benefits

NaphCare offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (effective day one)
• Prescription coverage free of charge through our health plan (effective day one)
• Low-cost benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution (effective 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 CMEs