Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN or LVN
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, LPN/LVN
Naph Care is hiring an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team of medical professionals located in Las Vegas, NV
, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for individuals currently incarcerated in the City of Las Vegas Detention Center
.
Pay rates range from $29.07–$30.60 per hour based on type of license, certification, shift, site needs, licensure, and experience.
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, 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 a diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.
- Perform patient assessments, interviewing patients about current health problems and medication history.
- Take vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, and weight.
- Provide wound care, including cleaning and bandaging injured areas.
- Administer medication, including injections and monitoring reaction to meds.
- Maintain medical records, including entering information into our electronic health record, Tech Care.
- Observe patient health and mental health status.
- Provide emergency first aid.
- Provide patient education and discharge/release planning.
- 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.
- Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
- Display integrity, professionalism, and comply with all facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
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 Naph Care?Naph Care 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 offer 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.
- 401(k) 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.
If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and Naph Care,
apply directly to the position to initiate the application process
, and I’ll be in touch.
Employer:
Disability/Veteran Want a better idea of what it’s like to work in a jail? See what our LPNs do:
Naph Care – Life as an LPN – You Tube
Seniority level- Entry level
- Full-time
- Health Care Provider
- Hospitals and Health Care
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