Registered Nurse Supervisor: St. Brides Correctional Center

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept of Corrections - Central Administrative Office seeks a Registered Nurse Supervisor for St. Brides Correctional Center to oversee nursing staff, provide direct patient care, and coordinate with medical and security teams.

The role includes supervising RNs and LPNs, and ensuring adherence to nursing guidelines. The position reports to the Health Authority and requires supervising, assessment, and emergency response capabilities for inmates and staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed as a Virginia RN or multi-state compact.
• Knowledge of nursing and supervisory principles and practices.
• Knowledge of medication usage, actions and side effects.
• Strong communication and physical assessment skills.
• BLS certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality health care to inmates and staff during emergencies.
• Oversee LPNs and other medical staff; supervise Nursing Technicians and RNs.
• Coordinate with physician, dentist, psychologist, and security staff to ensure appropriate medical care.
• Serve as relief Health Authority for the site; provide skilled nursing care.
• Assess health problems, administer medications, initiate emergency interventions.
• Develop and implement medical/nursing guidelines and maintain records.
• Provide staff training and inmate health education.
• Assignments to other duties or locations as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Assessment

Nursing knowledge

Medication knowledge

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Unrestricted Virginia RN license or multi-state compact license

NCLEX-RN scheduling if recent VA graduate

BLS certification (AHA/ARC) at hire

Job description

Title: Registered Nurse Supervisor: St. Brides Correctional Center

State Role Title: RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst

Hiring Range: $48.62 - $55.54/hour

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: St. Brides 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.
This is a full-time position with an annual salary range of $101,135 - $115,530.
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.

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

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: Adrieanna Vest-Turner

Phone: [phone]

Email: Applications submitted via email will not be considered.

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.