Registered Nurse Supervisor: Sussex State Prison

Title: Registered Nurse Supervisor:
Sussex State Prison

State Role

Title:

RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst

Hiring Range: $46.97 - $53.66/hour

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Sussex I State Prison

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

$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 $97,715 - $111,623.

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.

• 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

• Experience working in a Corrections or Law enforcement environment
• Nursing supervisory experience
• Experience working with mental health patients

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Name:
Christina Payne

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 .

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.