Registered Nurse Supervisor Senior: State Farm Correctional Center

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 106,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Registered Nurse Supervisor Senior for the State Farm Correctional Center. You will lead and supervise licensed and unlicensed staff to provide continuous medical care to inmates and respond to emergencies.

The role requires an accredited nursing degree and an unrestricted Virginia RN license with BLS certification. You may be assigned other duties to meet the health service needs of the facility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess and maintain valid unrestricted Virginia RN license.
• Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers at hire.
• Working experience as a supervisor or charge nurse.
• Experience monitoring staff performance, including evaluations.
• Knowledge of CQI, education/training requirements, and patient safety.
• Knowledge of medication use, actions, and side effects.
• Ability to direct and delegate while maintaining daily operations.
• Organizational and policy implementation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality professional health care to inmates.
• Leads and oversees supervision of LPNs, CNAs, RNs, and RN Supervisors.
• Serves as liaison between Operations and Health Services Unit.
• Responsible for continuous operation of medical services at the institution.
• Assigns to other duties or locations as needed to meet clinical/administrative needs.

Job description

Title: Registered Nurse Supervisor Senior: State Farm Correctional Center

State Role Title: Registered Nurse Manager I

Hiring Range: $105,839 - $122,386

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: State Farm Correctional Center

Agency Website: https://www.vadoc.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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

Provides quality professional health care to inmates and assist employees during emergency events. Leads and oversees the direction and supervision of Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants (CNA), Registered Nurses (RN), and Registered Nurse Supervisors (RNCA). Serves as a liaison between Operations at the institution and the Health Services Unit. Responsible for the continuous operation of medical services at the institution. Acts as the designated Health Authority if the facility does not meet the criteria for a Registered Nurse Coordinator (RNC), or there is no RNC/Director of Nursing. Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Must 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.
• Working experience as a supervisor or charge nurse
• Experience with monitoring staff performance, including the disciplinary process, conducting evaluations, and creation of work duties
• Knowledge of professional nursing principles and evidence-based practices, to include Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), education/training requirements, and patient safety
• Knowledge of medication use, actions, and side effects
• Ability to effectively communicate, direct and delegate to others while maintaining the daily operations of the department
• Skillful in organizing, planning, and implementing policies and procedures

Additional Considerations

• Experience working in a Corrections or Law enforcement environment

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.

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. 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.

Contact Information

Name: Alexandra Helfrecht

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]