Overview
This is a full-time position with an annual salary range of $83,496 - $107,023. A $7,500 Sign on Bonus or $10,000 Student Loan Repayment may be available for eligible new hires. Provides 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 variety of services including 24-hour nursing care, telemedicine, chronic care clinics, sick call screenings/triage, medication administration, patient education, and basic life support/emergency care. Documents all pertinent information into the health record while practicing confidentiality and interfacing with other departments as needed. Registered Nurses possess the ability to delegate tasks and workload and to work hours, days, and locations as assigned. They are capable and available to provide coverage as needed to meet institutional needs. Provides evidence-based nursing care and promotes continued competence through education/certification with a focus on correctional nursing.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care within adult institutions using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) per standards of practice.
- Deliver services including 24-hour nursing care, telemedicine, chronic care clinics, sick call screenings/triage, medication administration, patient education, and basic life support/emergency care.
- Document all pertinent health information in the health record while maintaining confidentiality and coordinating with other departments as needed.
- Delegate tasks and manage workload, hours, days, and locations as assigned; ensure coverage to meet institutional needs.
- Present evidence-based nursing care and pursue continued competence through education and certification.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possess and maintain a valid unrestricted Virginia RN license. If a recent graduate of a nursing program in VA and not yet licensed, NCLEX-RN Exam must be scheduled at the time of application.
- Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers with current certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required upon hire.
Additional Considerations
Experience in a correctional setting.
Special Instructions
You will receive 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, which 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 for designated safety-sensitive positions are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions requiring possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties (e.g., Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers).
- Application Requirements: Applications and/or résumés are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications will not be accepted. The decision to interview is based solely on information provided in the electronic application and/or résumé.
- Layoff Preferences: Applicants with an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. For more information, see the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program – Virginia Department of Veterans Services.
Contact Information
Phone: (804) 971-6084
Email: Applications submitted via email will not be considered.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered, applicants may need to provide an AHP Letter (formerly COD) from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to submit relevant documents to DARS/DBVI to obtain an AHP Letter.
Job Location
Registered Nurse: Deerfield Work Center • Southampton
Registered Nurse: Deerfield Work Center in Southampton employer: Commonwealth of Virginia
As a Medical Director at Deerfield Correctional Center, you will join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality healthcare in a unique environment. The role offers competitive benefits, including a generous sign-on bonus or student loan repayment options, and fosters a collaborative work culture that values diversity and inclusivity. With opportunities for professional growth and development, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the correctional healthcare field.
