Registered Nurse (RN) (FT, PT, PRN, and Temporary Contract)

As a Registered Nurse, have you ever wanted to work somewhere where you can fully use all the skills you learned and see different types of patients every day? Where your work is valued, you are in a safe and secure place, and most of the patients are very appreciative of your care?   

NaphCare is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) just like you at the Polk County Jail located in Des Moines, Iowa. Day Shifts, Night Shifts, PRN Nights, and 13 week contracts are  available. At NaphCare, we want you to be able to use your skills. Pay rates range from $38 to $47.50 per hour based on type of license, certification, Shift, FT, PRN, temporary contract, site needs, licensure, and experience. We have opportunities for full-time with great benefits, part-time, PRN, and 13-week temporary contracts available.

Our positions encourage cross-training, and include roles such as intake booking nurse, detox nurse, sick call nurse and health and physical assessments nurse.

This is what our employees say about working in correctional healthcare for NaphCare. “I cannot believe I worked 20 years as a nurse before finding corrections. I have never felt more valued and I love how every day is so different and exciting. I feel safer here than when I worked in the ER.”  Justin, DON

Position Description:

• Take and document all patient history and vital signs
• Assist with daily triage/sick call, minor medical/surgical procedures, patient assessments, examinations and/or treatment
• Initiate and document prescribed protocol agreement
• Respond to and initiate care for medical emergencies within the facility
• Observe and evaluate the performance of the licensed practical/vocational nursing staff

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan!
• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits! $77 for single, $282 for family!
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• On-site education
• Free Continuing Education!
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays starts day one!

We support your growth and internal promotion. Once hired, we encourage our employees to continue to seek opportunities for advancement and leadership.

NaphCare is a family owned, medical technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 30 years. Come join our team of over 4000 employees and growing! NaphCare pays well, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do.

We know you may have questions before applying. To speak to a recruiter directly, email your questions and/or resume to talent.acquisition@naphcare.com with the position and location you’re interested in.

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

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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