Registered Nurse Coordinator #00562 : Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women

Title: Registered Nurse Coordinator #00562 : Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women

State Role Title: Registered Nurse Manager I

Hiring Range: $96,579 - $129,428

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Fluvanna Correctional Center

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus or up to $10,000 Student Loan Repayment may be available for eligible new hires

Provides quality professional health care to inmates and assist employees during emergency events.

Maintains accurate and appropriate documentation.

Provides direction and supervision of Licensed Practical Nurses, CNAs, Medics, Registered Nurses, and RN Supervisors (RNCAs and RNCBs).

Focuses on carrying out and aligning staff with the mission of the medical unit, the facility, and the Department of Corrections.

The primary responsibilities of this position are to plan, schedule, coordinate, and develop, implement, and evaluate education plans and programs developed from the educational needs for nurses.

Focuses on establishing collaborative relationships with operational leaders and staff on educational and professional nursing practice initiatives to meet educational needs and achieve expected outcomes related to key performance indicators by facility metrics.

Serves as primary instructor and coordinator for American Red Cross Basic Life Support, First Aid/CPR/AED, and Life-Threatening Bleeding Tourniquet Application.

Ensures that all training conducted is in compliance with mandates and requirements established by the Department of Criminal Justice Services, the Department of Corrections, the American Correctional Association, The DOC Training Academy, the Code of Virginia and any federal mandates relating to the medical personnel.

Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduated from an accredited Registered Nursing program

Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Board of Nursing (or other states participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact)

Possess a Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required upon hire

Experience as a Supervisory Nurse/Nurse Manager

Progressive responsibility demonstrated, such as charge nurse, leading clinical projects, or precepting new hires or nursing students

Experience with monitoring staff performance, including the disciplinary process, and conducting evaluations

Experience managing and leading a department of nurses

Ability to provide guidance and assign responsibility to subordinate staff in accordance with licensure

Additional Considerations

Experience in an acute care setting

Experience in Correctional Nursing

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.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

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 (relevant to employment); 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 résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant i