Licensed Practical Nurse (Prn): Dillwyn Correctional Center

Commonwealth Of Virginia; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

VADOC is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide evidence-based nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse in a correctional setting. Responsibilities include screening sick calls, administering medications, and delivering first aid and basic life support to inmates and staff.

You will maintain medical records, coordinate with security and treatment staff, and contribute to treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with valid LPN license
• Working knowledge of practical/general nursing care principles and techniques
• Ability to screen complaints and refer to medical professionals
• Ability to document, provide first aid, and carry out orders
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and administer nursing care
• BLS certification through AHA/ARC required upon hire

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse
• Screen sick calls and administer medications
• Provide first aid and basic life support to patients and staff
• Maintain medical records and coordinate with other departments as needed
• Promote continuing competence through education and certification in correctional nursing

Skills

LPN license

Nursing knowledge

Documentation

First aid

BLS certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

LPNs provide evidence-based nursing care utilizing the nursing process, principles, practices and techniques of general nursing care as determined by Standards of Practice under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Screens for sick call, administers medications, and provides first aid and basic life support to patients and employees as needed.

Maintains open lines of communication with security and treatment staff while providing input and feedback to assist the facility provider in organizing a treatment plan.

Records all pertinent information into the medical record. Interacts with other departments as needed.

Promotes continued competence through education/certification with a focus on correctional nursing.

Nurses must have the ability to work hours, days and locations as assigned along with being capable and available to provide coverage as needed to meet institutional needs.

Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.

This is a wage position limited to working no more than 1,500 hours per agency during the 12 month period of May 1 – April 30, regardless of the hire date.

The wage employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. All wage employees are limited to working no more than 29 hours per week on average over the 12-month period.

This wage position offers no state benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted Virginia Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) 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-PN exam must be scheduled at the time of application)
• Working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of practical or general nursing care
• Demonstrated ability to screen complaints of physical ailments and refer necessary cases to other medical professionals
• Ability to maintain appropriate documentation, provide first aid, and carry out providers’ orders in applying treatments
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to administer practical nursing care
• 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

• Experience working in a Corrections or Law enforcement environment
• Experience or related training in delivery of general nursing and emergency medical care

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.

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.

Contact Information

Name: James Ritchie

Phone: [phone]

Email: Applications submitted via email will not be accepted