Registered Nurse

Loyal Source; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyal Source is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care to inmates within a correctional facility in Virginia. You will conduct needs assessments, develop and evaluate treatment plans, and ensure safe medication administration while maintaining continuity of care from admission to discharge.

The role requires an RN license in Virginia or a valid Compact/Multi State license, BLS certification, and prior corrections experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing: ADN or higher.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia or hold an active Compact/Multi State RN license.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Health Care Provider required.
• Corrections experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to inmates within the multidisciplinary team.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans and conduct needs assessments.
• Ensure safe medication administration and continuity of care from admission to discharge.
• Function as a medical health provider, perform initial and ongoing assessments, and assist with treatment plans.
• Interpret and apply DOC and ACA standards in daily practice.
• Offer leadership to LPNs and other medical support staff; use discretion in patient assessment and case management.

Skills

Professional nursing care

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Leadership

Discretion & judgment

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher

Job description

Registered nurses perform responsibilities ranging from entry level to journey level. Employees’ responsibilities include providing professional nursing care and treatment to inmates by conducting needs assessments, developing, implementing, evaluating treatment plans, and providing patient care. Nursing care to inmates as part of the multidisciplinary team in accordance with the facilities mission, Virginia Department of Corrections Standards, physician and patient expectations.

Provides total health care to inmates (routine, chronic and emergency care), maintaining continuity of care from admission to discharge. It ensures safe medication administration and providing health services in accordance with Department of Corrections (DOC) policy, American Correctional Association (ACA) standards of care, and ensures operational policies and procedures are followed. To function as a medical health provider to the inmates by performing initial and ongoing medical assessments, prescribing appropriate medication and/or mechanical measures to assist inmates with their medical needs, and assisting with preparation/modification of medical treatment plans. Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.

Pay: $47/hr

What you will do in this role:

• The scope of services involves all aspects of professional nursing care.
• Applies knowledge of principles and practices of professional registered nursing care acquired through formal education and training.
• Contacts are made with patients, medical support staff, supervisory nurses, and physicians in the provision of professional nursing care.
• Work impacts the quality of patient care.
• Successful application of skills enhances positive medical outcomes.
• Receives guidance and direction from a nursing supervisor, manager or medical professional or administrator.
• Develops total patient assessment, which requires considerable judgment and decision‑making.
• Provides leadership to LPNs and other medical direct service support staff.
• Work requires frequent use of discretion and judgment in patient assessment and case management.

What qualifications you may need:

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing: Associate's Degree in Nursing or higher is required
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia, and/or hold an active Compact/Multi State RN license.
• A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required.
• Corrections experience preferred.

About Loyal Source

Loyal Source provides healthcare and technology solutions designed to improve outcomes and support mission‑critical operations. Guided by innovation and purpose, we help organizations achieve success across complex challenges worldwide. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

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