Registered Nurse (Multiple Shifts Available): Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice

Title: Registered Nurse (Multiple Shifts Available): Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice

State Role Title: Registered Nurse - 49113

Hiring Range: $91,505 - $99,613

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 Department of Juvenile Justice 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. To assist with carrying out the organizational objective, DJJ is pursuing a qualified professional Registered Nurse(s) to provide quality nursing care interventions designed to have a lifetime impact on our residents.

The Registered Nurse will: assess and treat acute and chronic illness through the use of nursing assessment, nursing protocols and standing orders, respond to medical emergencies, guide the LPN in their nursing practice, and maintain 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.

****Multiple Shifts Available****

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits include:
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Dental/Medical/Vision plans
Sick, Family/Personal, Annual, Civil, Military, and Community Service Leave
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Disability Plans (Short and Long term)
Retirement and Savings plans
Life and Long Term Care Insurance

Multiple positions will be filled from this posting. Selected applicants for this position are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.

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. 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

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Experience as an RN in clinical practice in corrections, ambulatory care, pediatrics or adolescents or prior LPN experience in DJJ. Basic knowledge of electronic record keeping. Experience with medication administrations and the 5 rights of medication administration. Healthcare Provider (Professional Rescuer) CPR certification current with two person, bag valve mask AED. 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.

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. At least two references' names an