Registered Nurse – Night Position

Virginia Military Institute; Lexington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, VA seeks a full-time, night-shift Registered Nurse for the VMI Infirmary. This salaried 10-month role serves a student population of about 1,600, with hours 7 pm–7 am and every other weekend during the academic year.

Responsibilities include nursing services in a fast-paced student health clinic, initial assessments, coordination with on-call providers, and medication administration.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable working independently within the scope of RN licensure.
• Requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Excellent nursing assessment and communication skills.
• Active and Unrestricted RN License in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services in a fast-paced student health clinic for 1,600 students.
• Conduct initial patient assessments and monitor changes in condition.
• Communicate with on-call medical providers as needed.
• Administer medications and provide treatments as needed.

Skills

Independent work

Nursing assessment

Communication skills

Education

Accredited nursing program

Active VA RN license

Job description

Founded in 1839, the Virginia Military Institute is the nation’s oldest state-supported military college. VMI’s mission is to produce academically accomplished honorable men and women of character—Citizen-Soldiers—prepared for the varied work of civil life, imbued with a love of learning, confident in leadership, and advocates of public service and American democracy. The VMI experience is built on the “three-legged stool” of Academics, Military, and Athletics, and is guided by the values of Honor, Excellence, Self-Discipline, Courage, Esprit de Corps, Selfless Service, and Resilience.

Position Overview

The Virginia Military Institute Infirmary is seeking a full-time, night-shift Registered Nurse. This is a salaried 10-month position with full state benefits. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide nursing services in a fast-paced student health clinic for 1,600 students.
• Conduct initial patient assessments and monitor changes in condition.
• Communicate with on-call medical providers as needed.
• Administer medications and provide treatments as needed.
  • Must be able to start at the beginning of August 2026.
  • The hours are 7 pm – 7 am, including every other weekend. Most major holidays are off during the academic year.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be comfortable working independently within the scope of RN licensure.
• Requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Excellent nursing assessment and communication skills.
• Active and Unrestricted RN License in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

VMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer; in a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal education and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply. VMI will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities concerning employment, educational opportunities, programs, and services.

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 atAHP 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.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.Equal Opportunity Employer