Registered Nurse: Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice

Title: Registered Nurse: Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice

State Role Title: Registered Nurse I

Hiring Range: $91,505.00 - $99,613.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Bon Air JCC

Agency Website: https://www.djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

We are hiring for a Registered Nurse to provide quality nursing care to residents within Bon Air Juvenile Justice Center. Assesses and treats acute and chronic illness through the use of nursing assessment, nursing protocols and standing orders. Responds to medical emergencies. Guides the LPN in their nursing practice. Maintains a standard of nursing practice consistent with state and federal laws, Va. Board of Nursing laws, regulation, and guidance documents and DJJ policies and procedures based on the community standard.

Work shift: Night (determined based on business need)

Job duties are not limited to:

• Fostering Professional Development
  
• Direct Patient Care/Charge Nurse
  
• Safe and Efficient Clinical Environment and Medical Movement
  
• Medication Administration
  
• Responds to Medical Emergencies and Security Events
  
• Medical Service Request, Reviews Nursing Protocol Forms, Collects Sick Call Statistics, Assist with Chart Audits and other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• RN licensure in good standing in Virginia or compact state.
• Healthcare Provider (Professional Rescuer) CPR certification current with two persons, bag valve mask and AED. 
• Basic knowledge of electronic record keeping
  
• Experience with medication administration and the 5 patient rights. 
• Working knowledge of the principles of professional nursing practice.
• Must have a basic knowledge of normal adolescent growth and development and typical health issues of the adolescent.
• Utilizes nursing assessment, history of present illness, review of symptoms and nursing protocols to make a nursing diagnosis.
• Utilizes nursing diagnosis to determine level of care needed, implements standing orders based on the level of care required and follows through with emergency procedure as indicated by nursing diagnosis and standing orders.
• Makes referrals to the nursing supervisor, NP/MD or ER as appropriate using critical thinking and standards of practice.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

Additional Considerations

• Experienced as an RN in clinical practice in corrections, ambulatory care, pediatrics or adolescents or prior LPN experience in DJJ.
• Knowledge and experience with ACA or NCCHC accreditation.

Special Instructions

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.

Application Process:
Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applications sent through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.
You will be provided an email 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. Status updates will not be provided via telephone or email.

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