Posted Aug 11, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 12, 2026
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Overview:
NaphCare is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for a PRN opportunity at the Montgomery County Detention Facility in Montgomery, Alabama. This position includes competitive pay plus
• shift differential and is a great opportunity for nurses looking for flexible weekend hours while gaining experience in a unique and rewarding healthcare setting.
As a Correctional Nurse, you will work alongside correctional officers and a multidisciplinary medical team to provide quality care to individuals in custody. In this fast-paced, structured environment, you’ll perform assessments, administer medications, manage chronic conditions, and respond to urgent medical needs while making a meaningful impact on a patient population with complex healthcare needs.
If you’re looking for something different, challenging, and rewarding, NaphCare could be the right fit for you.
*New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare! *
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 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
Qualifications:
New grads are encouraged to apply!
Education / Licenses / Certifications / 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
Possess an active CPR certification
Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
Experience / Skills
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
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, please first apply directly to the position to initiate the application process.
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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Skills for this role
patient assessmentvital signs monitoringwound caremedication administrationinjection administrationmedical records managementEHR managementpatient observationemergency first aidpatient educationdischarge planningchronic disease management
Certifications
BLSCPR
Requirements
LPN License
Benefits
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
About the employer
NaphCare, Inc.
Hiring organization
You would practice correctional nursing with NaphCare at Polk County Jail in Des Moines. The work covers intake screenings, medications, chronic care, and emergencies for incarcerated patients—days that nurses elsewhere in the company have likened to a mini MedSurg or…
What reviewers appreciate
+New grads encouraged with stated training in correctional healthcare
+Benefits start day one including health/dental/vision and free prescriptions via the plan
+401K and Roth with company contribution from day one
What reviewers flag
−Indeed overall rating 3.2/5 across 633 reviews
−Management scored around 3.0; trust in colleagues called out as a gap
−No employer-stated Des Moines RN base pay in available facts
Alabama's capital, Montgomery blends deep Civil Rights history with a revitalized riverfront downtown. Out-of-state RNs can enjoy a laid-back Southern pace while exploring the historic Cloverdale district or walking along the Alabama River.