Licensed Practical Nurses or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LPNs or LVNs) (FT, PT, PRN, and Temporary Contract)

As a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational 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 Licensed Practical Nurses or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LPNs or LVNs) just like you at the Polk County Jail located in Des Moines, IA. Full Time Day Shifts, Full Time Night Shifts, Part Time, PRN, and 13-week temporary contracts are available! Pay rates range from $25.00-$32.00 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.

At NaphCare, we want you to be able to use your skills. Our site positions encourage cross-training and include roles such as medication pass nurse, detox nurse, and sick call nurse.

This is what our employees say about working in correctional healthcare for NaphCare. “I love what my job has evolved into and how I am able to do so many different things. Now that I have been with NaphCare many years, I have worked every type of site LPN position, I have traveled and helped operate transitions, I have worked at the corporate office and I also train others. I have grown so much here and I feel like the work I do is extremely valued.”- Roxanne, LPN Trainer

Position Description:

• Take and document all patient history and vital signs
• Assist with daily triage/sick call, minor medical surgical procedures and examinations and/or treatments
• Administer medications
• Perform venipuncture and I.V. therapy
• Collect samples, specimens and cultures
• Transcribe therapeutic orders

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 or resume to talent.acquisition@naphcare.com.

*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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