Registered Nurse (Part-Time) #W0015: Keen Mountain Correctional Center

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Registered Nurse (Part-Time) at Keen Mountain Correctional Center. The role involves providing nursing care using the nursing process in an adult institutional setting, adhering to standards of practice and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include coverage as needed across hours, days, and locations, with assignments determined to meet institutional needs. A Virginia RN license and BLS are required, with wage position capped at 1,500 hours per year and no

Qualifications

• Virginia RN license required; NCLEX-RN scheduling for new VA graduates.
• BLS certification required upon hire (AHA/ARC).

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process in adult institutions.
• Document care in the health record and maintain confidentiality; interface with other departments as needed.
• Provide coverage as needed to meet institutional needs; assignments may vary by hours, days, and location.

Skills

BLS (AHA/ARC)

Education

Virginia RN license

Job description

Registered Nurse (Part-Time) #W0015: Keen Mountain Correctional Center

State Role Title: Registered Nurse I

Hiring Range: $47.00/hour

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Keen Mountain Correctional 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 wage position limited to working no more than 1,500 hours per agency during the 12 month period of May 1 – April 30, regardless of the hire date. The wage employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. All wage employees are limited to working no more than 29 hours per week on average over the 12-month period. This wage position offers no state benefits.

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.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

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 at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

VADOC EEO and Diversity Statements

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

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. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Alexandra Helfrecht

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.