Assistant Regional Nurse Manager (Central Region) #00717

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks an Assistant Regional Nurse Manager (Central Region) to lead health authorities in the Central Region, ensuring care compliance with state and federal guidelines and standardizing procedures across the region.

The role supports recruitment, retention, and orientation of health care staff while advancing continuous quality improvement and patient safety within the Department of Corrections. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Virginia RN license or eligibility with NCLEX-RN schedule if new graduate
• BLS certification through AHA or ARC required upon hire
• Knowledge of CQI, risk management, patient safety, ANA standards
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Experience as Supervisory Nurse/Nurse Manager
• Experience with monitoring staff performance and performance management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Docs
• Working knowledge of nursing administration and policies

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to Health Authorities within the Region
• Ensure health care is delivered per state/federal guidelines and standardize procedures
• Assist in recruitment and retention of health care personnel; orient new Health Authorities

Skills

RN license (Virginia)

BLS certification

CQI knowledge

Risk management

Communication skills

Supervisory/nurse manager

Policy interpretation

Independent work

Customer service focus

Nursing administration

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Job description

Title: Assistant Regional Nurse Manager (Central Region) #00717

State Role Title:Registered Nurse Manager II

Hiring Range: $78,063 - $144,417

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:Dept of Corrections

Agency Website:https://vadoc.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Assistant Regional Nurse Manager provides leadership, guidance, supervisory, clinical and administrative support to the Health Authorities within the assigned Region.

Ensures the provision of health care is maintained within state and federal guidelines. Conducts periodic reviews of policies and assists in standardizing health care procedures throughout the region, resulting in the overall improvement in health care within the Department of Corrections.

Assists in the recruitment and retention of health care personnel. Provides orientation to new Health Authorities in the Region upon hire.

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
• 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 evaluate performances.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate changes to improve services. Demonstrated skill with effective problem solving techniques.
• 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.
• Experience as a Supervisory Nurse/Nurse Manager.
• Experience with monitoring staff performance, including the performance management process.
• Proficiency in standard computer applications, such as Microsoft Suite, Google docs, etc.
• Possess a working knowledge of the principles and practice of nursing administration.

Additional Considerations

• Ability to obtain certification in correctional nursing after 1 year of DOC employment.
• Experience in an acute care setting.

Special Instructions

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: Human Resources

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. 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.