What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Supervisor #00308 : Virginia Correctional Center for Women position at Commonwealth of VA Careers?
Title: Registered Nurse Supervisor #00308 : Virginia Correctional Center for Women
State Role Title: RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Assistant
Hiring Range: $92,106 - $105,216
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: Virginia Corr Ctr For Women
Agency Website: https://www.vadoc.virginia.gov/job-opportunities
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
$7,500 Sign-on bonus or up to $10,000 student loan repayment may be available for eligible new hires
VADOC Registered Nurse Supervisors provide quality health care to inmates and employees during emergency events.
Assist with overseeing the work of LPN’s and other medical staff.
Directs a staff of Corrections Nurse Technicians, Registered Nurses, and support services in coordination with the physician, dentist, psychologist, and security staff to ensure that inmates are provided appropriate medical care.
Serves as relief for the Health Authority for the site.
Provides skilled nursing care to inmates.
Assesses inmates’ health problems and needs, prepares and administers prescribed medications, initiates emergency interventions, first aid measures, and assists physician.
Develops and implements medical/nursing guidelines and maintains medical records.
Provides training as necessary to staff and education to inmates about healthy lifestyles.
Triages sick call request and ensures all inmates are seen within 72 hours of receipt.
Provide total health care to inmates (routine, chronic and emergency care), maintaining continuity of care from admission to discharge.
Safe medication administration following DOC policy.
Provide employee health services in accordance with policy.
ACA standards of care, Health Services guidelines and policies, Operational policies and procedures are followed.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted Virginia RN license issued by the board of nursing or a multi-state compact license (if you are a recent graduate of a nursing program in VA and not licensed, the NCLEX-RN exam must be scheduled at the time of application)
Well rounded in general nursing education
Possess critical thinking and judgment skills
Ability to perform full physical assessments
Working knowledge of withdrawal symptoms and medication-assisted treatment
Working knowledge of medication management and pharmacological knowledge
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
Additional Considerations
Working knowledge of principles and practices of professional nursing
Experience working in a Corrections or Law enforcement environment
Supervisory experience
Experience working with mental health patients
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: Lisa Washington
Phone: 804-807-2152
Email: Application submitted via email not 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Salary : $92,106 - $105,216
