Licensed Practical Nurse: Sussex State Prison

Overview Title: Licensed Practical Nurse: Sussex State Prison State Role Title: Licensed Practical Nurse Hiring Range: $30.04 - $38.98/hour Pay Band: 3 Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin Location: Sussex I State Prison Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties This is a full-time position with an annual salary range of $62,492 - $81,093. The position may include a $3,500 Sign-On Bonus or up to $10,000 in Student Loan Repayment for eligible new hires. LPNs provide evidence-based nursing care utilizing the nursing process, principles, practices and techniques of general nursing care as determined by Standards of Practice under the direction of a Registered Nurse. They screen for sick call, administer medications, and provide first aid and basic life support to patients and employees as needed. They maintain open lines of communication with security and treatment staff while providing input and feedback to assist the facility provider in organizing a treatment plan. They record all pertinent information into the medical record and may interact with other departments as needed. They promote continued competence through education and certification with a focus on correctional nursing. They must be able to work hours, days and locations as assigned and be available to provide coverage as needed to meet institutional needs. Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department. Minimum Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the board of nursing or a multi-state compact license. If you are a recent graduate of a nursing program in VA and not licensed, the NCLEX-PN exam must be scheduled at the time of application Working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of practical or general nursing care Demonstrated ability to screen complaints of physical ailments and refer necessary cases to other medical professionals Ability to maintain appropriate documentation, provide first aid, and carry out providers’ orders in applying treatments Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to administer practical nursing care Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers with current certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required upon hire Additional Considerations Experience working in a Corrections or Law enforcement environment Experience or related training in delivery of general nursing and emergency medical care 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: Applications and/or résumés 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 is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé. Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program information is available from the Virginia Department of Veterans Services. Contact Information Name: Christina Payne Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: Applications submitted via email will not be considered. In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit disability documentation to DARS/DBVI to obtain their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at the AHP Letter resource or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022 - February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process. #J-18808-Ljbffr