Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN) - Black Hawk County Jail - PRN
Waterloo, Iowa
LPN/LVN
Posted Sep 5 · New grads welcomed
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- Practice
- TechCare charting
- Setting
- Correctional
- Accepts
- LPN/LVN
- Experience
- New graduates
- Patients
- manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Black Hawk County Jail.
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
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About this role
NaphCare is hiring PRN LPN at the Black Hawk Co Jail to join our team of medical professionals in Waterloo, IA, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Black Hawk County Jail.
As a Correctional Nurse, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have various duties to keep you engaged including performing physical assessments, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.
*New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare! *
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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
Experience / Requirements / 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
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.
Why Join NaphCare?
NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time! In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we have opportunities for new graduates and experienced medical professionals, promote educational growth, and strongly support career advancement within the company.
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
If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, and I’ll be in touch.
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
Want a better idea of what it’s like to work in a jail? See what our LPNs do:
NaphCare - Life as an LPN - YouTube
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Requirements
- LPN
- LVN
Benefits highlights
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Vision insurance
Place
- City
- Waterloo, Iowa
- Median rent
- $923/mo
- Local household income
- $57,480/yr
- Metro price level
- 13% below the national average
- Address
- Waterloo, IA, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Waterloo area index 87.1, where 100 is the national average.
Waterloo sits in Iowa's Cedar Valley along the Cedar River, offering Midwestern small-city living with a proud agricultural and manufacturing heritage. Nurses relocating here will find a tight-knit community, affordable housing, and easy access to outdoor recreation along area trails and waterways.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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