Hourly Registered Nurse

City of Lynchburg; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement through VRS

Life insurance

457 deferred compensation/ Roth IRA

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The City of Lynchburg is seeking a qualified hourly Registered Nurse to support juvenile services facilities. Responsibilities include health assessments, medical treatment, counseling, and health education for residents in detention/group homes.

Core duties cover administering medications, TB testing, and coordinating with doctors, nurses, caseworkers, and parents while ensuring HIPAA compliance and accurate health records. Strong emphasis on safety and community health supports.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with an RN license.
• Two years of nursing experience in graduate or hospital settings preferred.
• Ability to perform medical assessments, administer medications and document health records.
• Demonstrated HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide health assessments and medical treatment to detained/resident youth.
• Administer medications and manage first-aid as needed.
• Perform TB testing and interpret results; coordinate with health providers.
• Maintain health records and communicate with staff, parents, and professionals.
• Offer health education and participate in related classes and programs.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

HIPAA compliance

Health education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN license (Virginia)

Nursing diploma/degree

Job description

Description

The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Looking for a qualified hourly Registered Nurse. Duties include completing medical health assessments and providing medical treatment, counseling, and health education relevant to adolescent growth and development to secure detention facility residents and other Juvenile Services group home residents.

Essential Duties

• Acts as the official health/medical resource to the detention/group home staff as related to control or communicable diseases, health and medical problems of detainees/residents, and other relevant health problems
• Performs routine physical assessments on detainees and those residents at the group home prior to their 59th day
• Administers TB tests to detainees/residents, reads results and makes appropriate recommendations. Also responsible for staff TB tests.
• In consultation with Caseworkers and/or Parents, provides liaison activities with other health care providers in the community as related to facility and resident health care to include making appointments and/or may accompany detainees as needed to various health/medical appointments, including emergency room
• Obtains medical history, including possible allergies, chronic health problems, drug/alcohol abuse, and other pertinent health information of detainees/residents
• Holds "sick-call" for detainees/residents, using discretion and judgment regarding referral to other health professionals
• Gives and/or observes the administering of medication and performs treatment recommended by health professionals
• Performs first-aid measures when needed
• Consults with other professionals (i.e. doctors, nurses, probation officers, mental health, caseworkers, social workers, etc.) and parents regarding detainee's physical and emotional condition
• Provides information and maintains health records, including copies of detention/group home physical examinations, to other relevant professionals involved with the detainees
• Requisitions, dispenses and inventories medical supplies, prescriptions and over-the-counter medications for detention/group home
• Conducts and/or arranges classes for detainees/residents on general health and hygiene, included but not limited to drug abuse, venereal diseases, and life skills dealing with health issues and assists in connecting detainees/residents with community health resources and programs in preparation for their return to the community
• Follows all HIPPA rules and guidelines for the dissemination of all medical services o ensure detainee/resident confidentiality

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no formal supervisory responsibilities. May direct and monitor the work of part-time nurses, interns and trainees.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Requires graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and two years of successful experience in graduate nursing, hospital work or related field.

Additional Requirements

Possession of certificate as a registered professional nurse as issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia

Possession of valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and acceptable driving record according to City criteria. View Driving Criteria.

Prior to employment must have Criminal Record Check and reference checks completed, and Child Protective Services check initiated. Prior to onset of employment must have tuberculin and drug screen as part of physical examination.

Benefits

The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.

• Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City’s contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
  • Life insurance at no cost to the employee
  • Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
  • Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
  • Paid Time Off
• Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position

Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans.

Additional information about City benefits

can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures