Correctional Nurse – $7.5k Sign-On + Loan Repayment

Virginia Department of Corrections; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections is seeking a Registered Nurse I at Wallens Ridge State Prison to provide comprehensive nursing care within a correctional setting. The role supports 24-hour care, telemedicine, chronic care clinics and triage, with emphasis on documentation, confidentiality, and interdepartmental collaboration.

Qualified candidates hold an unrestricted Virginia RN license, BLS certification, and have experience in correctional or related healthcare.

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain valid unrestricted Virginia RN license.
• Certified BLS for health care providers required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within adult institutions using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Deliver 24-hour nursing care, telemedicine, chronic care clinics, sick call triage, medication administration, and patient education.
• Document health information in the health record and maintain confidentiality.
• Delegate tasks/workload and adapt hours/locations to meet institutional needs.
• Pursue evidence-based nursing care with focus on correctional nursing and ongoing education/certification.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Telemedicine

Documentation

Education

Unrestricted Virginia RN license

BLS Certification

Job description

Virginia Department of Corrections is seeking a Registered Nurse I at Wallens Ridge State Prison to provide comprehensive nursing care within a correctional setting. The role supports 24-hour care, telemedicine, chronic care clinics and triage, with emphasis on documentation, confidentiality, and interdepartmental collaboration.

Qualified candidates hold an unrestricted Virginia RN license, BLS certification, and have experience in correctional or related healthcare.