Title: Regional Nurse Manager (Eastern) : Department of Corrections

State Role Title: Registered Nurse Manager II

Hiring Range: $76,056 - $140,702

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: https://vadoc.virginia.gov/job-opportunities/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Regional Nurse Manager provides leadership, guidance and supervisory support to the Health Authorities within the region. Assists with ensuring the provision of healthcare is maintained within state and federal guidelines. Works in collaboration with Regional Operations to ensure health care is delivered in an effective and timely manner.
As a part of the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Health Services Unit, this position the supports the mission to strive for excellence in healthcare by supporting and promoting the well-being of persons in its custody. The Health Services Unit’s primary focus is providing quality healthcare while being good stewards of the Commonwealth’s resource.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Board of Health Professions (Virginia Board of Nursing) or Multi Compact License and Virginia Board of Health Professions license
Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers with current certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required upon hire
Experience as a Supervisory Nurse/Nurse Director over multiple facilities
Experience with monitoring staff performance, including the performance management process
Possess a working knowledge of the principles and practice of nursing administration
Knowledge of professional nursing principles and evidence-based practices, to include Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), risk management, patient safety and the scope and standards of practice of correctional nursing published by the American Nurses Association (ANA).
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively while using dialogic practices, evaluate performances, negotiate changes to improve services, and effective problem solving techniques
Demonstrated ability to review and suggest improvements in healthcare procedures and ensure excellent customer service is provided
Demonstrated ability to interpret policy
Demonstrated ability to complete work assignments independently
Ability to recognize and promote good working relationships
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Additional Considerations

Experience managing, coaching and counseling large groups of healthcare employees in an acute care setting
Experience in Correctional Nursing

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.
Tobacco Free: All VADOC facilities are Tobacco free. Use of all tobacco products is always prohibited on site.
Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information

Name: Linwood Carter

Phone: 804-385-1123

Email: Applications submitted via email will not be accepted

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.