Registered Nurse Supervisor: Cold Springs CCAP

DHRM

Greenville (VA)

On-site

USD 101,000 - 116,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Corrections is seeking a Registered Nurse Supervisor for Cold Springs CCAP. You will oversee licensed practical nurses and other medical staff, coordinating with physicians, dentists, psychologists and security to ensure inmates receive appropriate medical care.

You will provide skilled nursing care, administer medications, initiate emergency interventions, develop nursing guidelines, maintain records, and train staff.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted Virginia RN license issued by the board of nursing or a multi-state compact license.
  • Nursing supervisory experience and knowledge of dosage, side effects and nursing practices.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee LPNs and other medical staff, directing a team of nurses and support personnel.
  • Provide skilled nursing care and administer prescribed medications to inmates.
  • Assess health problems, initiate emergency interventions, and coordinate with physicians/psychologists and security staff.
  • Develop and implement medical/nursing guidelines and maintain medical records.
  • Train staff and educate inmates about healthy lifestyles.

Skills

Nursing supervision
Communication skills
Emergency nursing
Medication administration
First aid/CPR/BLS

Education

RN license (Virginia) or compact

Job description

Title: Registered Nurse Supervisor: Cold Springs CCAP
State Role Title: RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst
Hiring Range: $48.62 - $55.54
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: Cold Springs CCAP
Agency Website: https://www.vadoc.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus or up to $10,000 Student Loan Repayment may be available for eligible new hires

Provides quality health care to inmates and employees during emergency events. Assists with overseeing the work of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and other medical staff. Directs a staff of Corrections Nurse Technicians, Registered Nurses, and support services in coordination with the physician, dentist, psychologist, and security staff to ensure that inmates are provided appropriate medical care. Serves as relief for the Health Authority for the site. Provides skilled nursing care to inmates. Assesses inmates’ health problems and needs, prepares and administers prescribed medications, initiates emergency interventions, first aid measures, and assists physician. Develops and implements medical/nursing guidelines and maintains medical records. Provides training as necessary to staff and education to inmates about healthy lifestyles. 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 $101,135 - $115,530.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted Virginia RN license issued by the board of nursing or a multi-state compact license (if you are a recent graduate of a nursing program in VA and not licensed, the NCLEX-RN exam must be scheduled at the time of application)
  • Knowledge of nursing and supervisory principles and practices
  • Knowledge of medication usage, actions, and side effects
  • Working knowledge of principles and practices of professional nursing
  • Ability to effectively communicate with others
  • Ability to perform full physical assessments
  • 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 working in a Corrections or Law enforcement environment
  • Nursing supervisory experience
  • Experience working with mental health patients
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.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

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.

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.

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.

Name: Alexandra Helfrecht

Phone: (804) 235-1883

Email: Alexandra.Helfrecht@vadoc.virginia.gov

Advertised: 11 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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