Registered Nurse(Night Shift) #00201: Marion Correctional Treatment Center

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 80,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections is seeking a Registered Nurse I for night shift at Marion Correctional Treatment Center. The role provides comprehensive nursing care across multiple services including 24-hour coverage, telemedicine, and chronic care clinics, with duties aligned to evidence-based correctional nursing practices.

Requirements include Virginia RN licensure and BLS certification; prior correctional experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold Virginia RN license with active status.
• BLS certification required upon hire or at time of application.
• Experience in a correctional setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within adult institutions using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Deliver 24-hour nursing coverage including telemedicine, chronic care clinics, triage, and medication administration.
• Document health records and coordinate with other departments while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Education

Virginia RN license

BLS certification

Job description

Title

Registered Nurse(Night Shift) #00201: Marion Correctional Treatment Center

State Role Title

Registered Nurse I

Hiring Range

$38.45 - $51.45

Pay Band

4

Agency

Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location

Marion Corr Treatment Ctr

Agency Website

https://vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Job Duties

Provide nursing care within adult institutions by utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating institutional patients per the standards of practice. Standard of care is achieved through a multitude of services to include 24-hour nursing care, telemedicine, chronic care clinics, sick call screenings/triage, medication administration, patient education, and basic life supporting/emergency care. Document all pertinent information into the health record while practicing confidentiality and interfacing with other departments on an as-needed basis. Registered Nurses possess the ability to delegate tasks/workload and work hours, days, and locations as assigned. Registered Nurses are capable and available to provide coverage as needed to meet institutional needs. To provide evidence-based nursing care and promote continued competence through education/certification with a focus on correctional nursing. Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.

This is a full-time position with an annual salary range of $79,967 - $107,023.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess and maintain valid unrestricted Virginia RN license (if you are a recent graduate of a nursing program in VA and not yet licensed, NCLEX-RN Exam must be scheduled at time of application)
• Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers with current certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required upon hire

Additional Considerations

Experience in a correctional setting.

Background Investigation Requirements

All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements

Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements

Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

EEO/DEI Statement

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Veteran Preference

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Alexandra Helfrecht

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Alternative Hiring Process Note

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.