Care - licensed practical nurse - nursing

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse : Lunenburg Correctional Center
State Role Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Hiring Range: $30.05 - $38.99 /hr.
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: Lunenburg Correctional Center
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Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties $3,500 Sign‑On Bonus or up to $10,000 Student Loan Repayment may be available for eligible new hires
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.
Screen for sick call, administer medications and provide first aid and basic life support to patients and employees as needed.
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.
Record all pertinent information into the medical record.
Interact with other departments as needed.
Promote continued competence through education/certification with a focus on correctional nursing.
Be able to work hours, days and locations as assigned and be capable and 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 Nursing (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.
EEO and Inclusion Statement VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Veterans are encouraged to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services. In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. Applicants must provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) from 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 their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to obtain their AHP Letter. Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022 and February 29, 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Contact Information Name: James Ritchie
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