Title: Registered Nurse (Night Shift)

State Role Title: Reg Nurse II/Nurse Practitioner I/Physician Asst

Hiring Range: Commensurate up to $100,300

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Bon Air JCC

Agency Website: https:/www.djj.virginia.gov/pages/admin/human-resources.htm

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Juvenile Justice is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth. To assist with carrying out the organizational objective, DJJ is pursuing a qualified professional Registered Nurse(s) to provide quality nursing care interventions designed to have a lifetime impact on our residents.
The Registered Nurse will: assess and treat acute and chronic illness through the use of nursing assessment, nursing protocols and standing orders, respond to medical emergencies, guide the LPN in their nursing practice, and maintain a standard of nursing practice consistent with state and federal laws, Va. Board of Nursing laws, regulation, and guidance documents and DJJ policies and procedures based on the community standard.
*Night Shift (14-hours)*
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits include:
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Dental/Medical/Vision plans
Sick, Family/Personal, Annual, Civil, Military, and Community Service Leave
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Disability Plans (Short and Long term)
Retirement and Savings plans
Life and Long Term Care Insurance
Multiple positions will be filled from this posting. Selected applicants for this position are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. RN licensure in good standing in Virginia or compact state. Working knowledge of the principles of professional nursing practice. Must have a basic knowledge of normal adolescent growth and development and typical health issues of the adolescent. Utilizes nursing assessment, history of present illness, review of symptoms and nursing protocols to make a nursing diagnosis. Utilizes nursing diagnosis to determine
level of care needed, implements standing orders based on the level of care required and follows through with emergency procedure as indicated by nursing diagnosis and standing orders. Makes referrals to the nursing supervisor, NP/MD or ER as appropriate using critical thinking and standards of practice. Demonstrates the ability to work in collaboration with a
multi-disciplinary team.

Additional Considerations

Experience as an RN in clinical practice in corrections, ambulatory care, pediatrics or adolescents or prior LPN experience in DJJ. Basic knowledge of electronic record keeping. Experience with medication administrations and the 5 rights of medication administration. Healthcare Provider (Professional Rescuer) CPR certification current with two person, bag valve mask AED. Knowledge and experience with ACA or NCCHC accreditation.

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.

Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
Background Investigations: Selected applicants for this position are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
Pre-employment medical screenings may be required for some DJJ positions.
A valid driver’s license is required by the date of employment.
Lay off Policy 1.3: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff, and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214.
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.
Status Updates/Confirmation: Once you submit your online application, you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone.
Reasonable accommodations: are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.
Background Investigations: Selected applicants for this position are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Courtney Jones

Phone: 804-323-2005

Email: Courtney.jones@djj.virginia.gov

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.