Registered Nurse (Part-Time) #WCS10: Cold Springs CCAP

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Registered Nurse for a part-time role at Cold Springs CCAP. The position involves delivering 24-hour nursing care, telemedicine, and clinical services within a correctional setting, adhering to standards of practice.

Minimal qualifications include an unrestricted Virginia RN license and BLS certification; prior correctional experience is a plus. This wage position has no state benefits and outlines a cap on weekly hours.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain valid Virginia RN license (NCLEX-based eligibility if a recent graduate).
• Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within adult correctional facilities using the nursing process.
• Document information in health records and coordinate with other departments as needed.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

Education

Virginia RN license (unrestricted)

Job description

Title: Registered Nurse (Part-Time) #WCS10: Cold Springs CCAP

State Role Title:Registered Nurse I

Hiring Range: $47.00/hour

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:Cold Springs CCAP

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

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.

Contact Information

Name: Alexandra Helfrecht

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

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.