Registered Nurse Supervisor: Sussex State Prison

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Registered Nurse Supervisor for Sussex State Prison to oversee nursing staff, deliver inmate healthcare, and coordinate with physicians and security personnel. The role includes administering medications, assessing inmates, and providing emergency care as needed.

Qualifications include a Graduate of an accredited nursing program and a Virginia RN license (or multi-state compact). Leadership experience in corrections or healthcare settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted Virginia RN license or multi-state compact license.
• Knowledge of nursing and supervisory principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee work of LPNs and other medical staff.
• Direct a staff of nurses and support services in coordination with physician and other staff.
• Provide skilled nursing care and administer prescribed medications.
• Develop and implement medical/nursing guidelines and maintain medical records.
• Provide training and health education to inmates and staff.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Communication skills

Emergency nursing

Staff coordination

Patient care

Education

RN license

Job description

Title: Registered Nurse Supervisor: Sussex State Prison

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:Sussex I State Prison

Agency Website: https://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.

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.