Registered Nurse: Deerfield Correctional Center

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 80,672 - 103,404; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $7,500 or $10,000 student loan repayment

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a full-time Registered Nurse for Deerfield Correctional Center in Virginia. This role includes providing comprehensive nursing care in an adult correctional institution, with responsibilities ranging from patient assessments to medication administration. Candidates should hold a valid Virginia RN license and current BLS certification from recognized organizations. The position offers an annual salary of $80,672 to $103,404 and may include a sign-on bonus, contingent upon eligibility.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing program.
• Possess a valid unrestricted Virginia RN license or compact license.
• Hold current American Heart Association or Red Cross BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour nursing care in adult correctional institutions.
• Conduct assessments, plan and implement nursing care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comprehensive records.

Skills

Nursing care assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

BLS certification

Delegation of tasks

Education

Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing program

Valid unrestricted Virginia RN license

Job description

Registered Nurse: Deerfield Correctional Center

Full‑time position with an annual salary range of $80,672 to $103,404. Sign‑on bonus of $7,500 or $10,000 student loan repayment may be available for eligible new hires.

Provides nursing care in adult correctional institutions using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Standard of care includes 24‑hour nursing care, telemedicine, chronic care clinics, sick‑call screenings/triage, medication administration, patient education, and basic life support/emergency care. Maintains patient records with confidentiality, interfaces with other departments on an as‑needed basis, delegates tasks, and supplies coverage as required.

Promotes evidence‑based nursing and continues competence through education and certification focused on correctional nursing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing program.
• Valid unrestricted Virginia RN license issued by the board of nursing or a multi‑state compact license, or has scheduled the NCLEX‑RN if a recent graduate.
• Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers with current certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working in a correctional setting.

EEO Statement

VADOC is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity. Reasonable accommodations are available. Veterans and nation‑service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Christina Payne

Phone: (804) 971‑6084

Email: [e-mail]