Registered Nurse RN Halifax County Jail

Full-Time LPN or RN

Halifax County Jail
12-Hour Day Shifts Rotating Schedule Every Other Weekend
Starting Pay: $32+/Hour
Make a Difference. Practice Independently. Focus on Patient Care.

Are you looking for a nursing role where you can use your clinical judgment, build meaningful patient relationships, and practice with greater autonomy?

Southern Health Partners is seeking a dedicated LPN or RN to join our team at Halifax County Jail. Correctional nursing offers a unique opportunity to provide essential healthcare services in a structured, secure environment while working independently and utilizing a broad range of nursing skills.

This is a hands-on nursing position focused on patient care, assessment, treatment, and clinical decision-making. If you enjoy working autonomously and making a direct impact on patient outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessments, treatments, and medication administration
• Respond to patient health concerns and evaluate medical needs
• Monitor chronic conditions and follow established treatment plans
• Collaborate with providers regarding patient care and treatment recommendations
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
• Follow nursing standards, company policies, and facility procedures
• Serve as the primary clinical resource during assigned shifts
• Promote a safe, professional, and patient-centered healthcare environment

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay from $32 per hour
• Sign-on and retention bonus opportunities
• Consistent full-time schedule with 12-hour day shifts
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off package
  • Two weeks PTO during the first year
  • Eight paid holidays
  • Birthday holiday
• 401(k) eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement and educational discounts
• Free monthly continuing education opportunities
• Professional liability coverage
• Employee referral bonus program
• Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional growth

Why Correctional Nursing?

Correctional nursing offers a rewarding opportunity to expand your clinical skills while caring for an underserved patient population. Nurses enjoy a structured environment, diverse patient care experiences, and the ability to make independent clinical decisions while being supported by an experienced healthcare team.

For more than 30 years, Southern Health Partners has been a leader in correctional healthcare, providing quality care while supporting the professional growth and success of our nursing staff.

• Active, unrestricted LPN or RN license in the state of Virginia
• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions
• Basic computer and documentation skills
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug screening and facility security clearance requirements

Southern Health Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.