Hourly Registered Nurse

Registered NurseThe City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer Looking for a qualified hourly Registered Nurse. Duties include completing medical health assessments and providing medical treatment, counseling, and health education relevant to adolescent growth and development to secure detention facility residents and other Juvenile Services group home residents.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties necessary to deliver services to customers and citizens may be assigned.Acts as the official health/medical resource to the detention/group home staff as related to control or communicable diseases, health and medical problems of detainees/residents, and other relevant health problemsPerforms routine physical assessments on detainees and those residents at the group home prior to their 59th dayAdministers TB tests to detainees/residents, reads results and makes appropriate recommendations. Also responsible for staff TB testsIn consultation with Caseworkers and/or Parents, provides liaison activities with other health care providers in the community as related to facility and resident health care to include making appointments and/or may accompany detainees as needed to various health/medical appointments, including emergency roomObtains medical history, including possible allergies, chronic health problems, drug/alcohol abuse, and other pertinent health information of detainees/residentsHolds "sick-call" for detainees/residents, using discretion and judgment regarding referral to other health professionalsGives and/or observes the administering of medication and performs treatment recommended by health professionalsPerforms first-aid measures when neededConsults with other professionals (i.e. doctors, nurses, probation officers, mental health, caseworkers, social workers, etc.) and parents regarding detainee's physical and emotional conditionProvides information and maintains health records, including copies of detention/group home physical examinations, to other relevant professionals involved with the detaineesRequisitions, dispenses and inventories medical supplies, prescriptions and over-the-counter medications for detention/group homeConducts and/or arranges classes for detainees/residents on general health and hygiene, included but not limited to drug abuse, venereal diseases, and life skills dealing with health issues and assists in connecting detainees/residents with community health resources and programs in preparation for their return to the communityFollows all HIPPA rules and guidelines for the dissemination of all medical services to ensure detainee/resident confidentialityAdditional Duties and Responsibilities include the following:Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assignedWhen unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service deliverySupervisory Responsibilities: This job has no formal supervisory responsibilities. May direct and monitor the work of part-time nurses, interns and trainees.Minimum Education and Experience Required: Requires graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and two years of successful experience in graduate nursing, hospital work or related field.Additional Requirements: Possession of certificate as a registered professional nurse as issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Possession of valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and acceptable driving record according to City criteria. Prior to employment must have Criminal Record Check and reference checks completed, and Child Protective Services check initiated. Prior to onset of employment must have tuberculin and drug screen as part of physical examination.Benefits: The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:Medical, dental, and vision coverageRetirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City's contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefitLife insurance at no cost to the employeeOptional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistancePaid Time OffEmployees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the positionEmployees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans. Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures.