Registered Nurse (Part-time) #W0902 : Rustburg Correctional Field Unit

DHRM; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

DHRM is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse at the Rustburg Correctional Unit. The role involves delivering evidence-based nursing care, documenting in health records, and coordinating with other departments to meet institutional needs.

This wage position is limited to 1,500 hours per 12 months, with an average of no more than 29 hours per week and offers no state benefits. The duties include providing coverage as needed to support corrections care needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid unrestricted Virginia RN license.
• BLS certification is required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within adult institutions using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation).
• Deliver 24-hour nursing care, telemedicine, chronic care clinics, triage, medication administration, patient education and emergency care.

Skills

Virginia RN license

BLS certification

Job description

Title: Registered Nurse (Part-time) #W0902 : Rustburg Correctional Field Unit

State Role Title: Registered Nurses

Hiring Range: $47.00 / hr.

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Rustburg Correctional Unit 09

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

Contact Information

Name: James Ritchie

Phone: [phone]

Email: Applications submitted via email will not be accepted

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.

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.

Advertised: 07 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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