Registered Nurse (Part-Time) #W0902: Rustburg Correctional Field Unit

Commonwealth Of Virginia; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections seeks a part-time Registered Nurse to deliver comprehensive nursing care in correctional facilities, following the nursing process from assessment through evaluation. Duties include 24-hour care, telemedicine, clinics, triage, medication administration, and patient education, with strict confidentiality and collaboration across departments.

Candidate must hold Virginia RN licensure, BLS certification, and be able to provide coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Possess valid unrestricted Virginia RN license.
• BLS certification through AHA or ARC required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process in adult institutions.
• Document all pertinent information into the health record and coordinate with other departments.
• Possess the ability to delegate tasks/workload and adjust coverage as assigned.
• Support evidence-based nursing care and maintain competence through ongoing education and certification.

Skills

RN license

BLS

Job description

Provide nursing care within adult institutions by utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating institutional patients per the standards of practice. Standard of care is achieved through a multitude of services to include 24-hour nursing care, telemedicine, chronic care clinics, sick call screenings/triage, medication administration, patient education, and basic life supporting/emergency care. Document all pertinent information into the health record while practicing confidentiality and interfacing with other departments on an as-needed basis. Registered Nurses possess the ability to delegate tasks/workload and work hours, days, and locations as assigned. Registered Nurses are capable and available to provide coverage as needed to meet institutional needs. To provide evidence-based nursing care and promote continued competence through education/certification with a focus on correctional nursing. 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

• Possess and maintain valid unrestricted Virginia RN license (if you are a recent graduate of a nursing program in VA and not yet licensed, NCLEX-RN Exam must be scheduled at time of application)
• 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 in a correctional setting

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.

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: James Ritchie

Phone: [phone]

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.

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Registered Nurse (Part-time) #W0902: Rustburg Correctional Field Unit Buckingham