Registered Nurse (wage): Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice

Title: Registered Nurse (wage): Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice

State Role Title: Registered Nurse I

Hiring Range: $46.43 - $49.72

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Bon Air JCC

Agency Website:  Additional Agency Info https://www.djj.virginia.gov/pages/admin/human-resources.htm Name: Porsha Lewis Phone: 804-588-4410 Em

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 a wage Registered Nurse to provide quality nursing care to residents within DJJ Bon Air Juvenile Correctional 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 Schedule: Flexible shift options - determined based on business needs

Core Responsibilities 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
  
• Other Duties as Assigned
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience utilizing nursing assessment, history of present illness, review of symptoms and nursing protocols to make a nursing diagnosis.
• Experience utilizing 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.
• Demonstrates the ability to make 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

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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.

Background & Pre-employment Screenings:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Pre-employment medical screenings are required for some DJJ positions.



Reference Check: At least two references' names and contact information will be required from all finalists who advance in the selection proce