Licensed Practical Nurse: Greensville Correctional Center

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse:
Greensville Correctional Center

State Role

Title:

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hiring Range: $30.04 - $38.98/hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Greensville Correctional Ctr

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

This is a full‑time position with an annual salary range of $62,492-$81,093. $3,500 Sign‑On Bonus or up to $10K Student Loan Repayment may be available for eligible new hires. LPNs provide evidence‑based nursing care utilizing the nursing process, principles, practices and techniques of general nursing care as determined by Standards of Practice under the direction of a Registered Nurse. They screen for sick call, administer medications, and provide first aid and basic life support to patients and employees as needed.

They maintain open lines of communication with security and treatment staff while providing input and feedback to assist the facility provider in organizing a treatment plan. They record all pertinent information into the medical record, interact with other departments as needed, and promote continued competence through education/certification with a focus on correctional nursing. Nurses must be able to work hours, days and locations as assigned and be capable and available to provide coverage as needed to meet institutional needs.

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 Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) license imposed by the board of nursing or a multi‑state compact license. If a recent graduate remains unlicensed, the NCLEX‑PN exam must be scheduled at the time of application.
• Working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of practical or general nursing care
• Demonstrated ability to screen complaints of physical ailments and refer necessary cases to other medical professionals
• Ability to maintain appropriate documentation, provide first aid, and carry out providers’ orders in applying treatments
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to administer practical nursing care
• 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
• Experience or related training in delivery of general nursing and emergency medical care

You will be provided 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.

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; 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.

Application Requirements:
Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand‑delivered applications and/or résumé will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences:
Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under…