PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN)

NaphCare is seeking PRN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs/LVNs) to join our healthcare team at the Washoe County Jail in Reno, Nevada. This PRN opportunity offers a premium pay rate of $40.60/hr and is ideal for nurses seeking schedule flexibility, supplemental income, and the opportunity to expand their clinical experience in a unique healthcare environment.

As a Correctional LPN, you will work alongside correctional officers, registered nurses, providers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality patient care within a secure setting. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring chronic conditions, performing nursing assessments, assisting with treatments, responding to urgent medical needs, and supporting continuity of care for an underserved patient population.

Correctional healthcare offers a dynamic and rewarding nursing experience where you can utilize a broad range of clinical skills, including medication management, chronic disease care, wound care, mental health support, and emergency response. This role is ideal for nurses who enjoy autonomy, critical thinking, and working as part of a collaborative healthcare team.

Whether you're looking to supplement your current income, maintain flexibility in your schedule, or explore a new area of nursing, we encourage you to apply.

New graduates are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare!

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 required)

• 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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