Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN) - PRN

NaphCare is hiring PRN LPNs to join our team of medical professionals in Fort Pierce, Florida, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for individuals who are currently incarcerated in the St. Lucie County Jail. As a Correctional Nurse, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care in a controlled environment where security is a top priority.

Responsibilities

• Performing patient assessments, interviewing patients about current health problems, and medication history
• Taking vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, and weight
• Providing wound care, including cleaning and bandaging injured areas
• Administering medication, including injections and monitoring reactions 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

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
• Active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association required)
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Display integrity, professionalism, and adherence to a Code of Conduct
• Compliance with all facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

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 like CPR while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift

Benefits

For Full-Time Employees:

• Health, dental, and 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 and paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

New grads are encouraged to apply—we provide training in the field of correctional healthcare. NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities in the U.S., offering opportunities for career advancement and educational growth.