Registered Nurse Supervisor RNCA (Offering $7,500 Sign On Bonus or $10,000 Student Loan Repayment) - #49113

Job Description
Offering a $7,500 Sign On Bonus Or $10,000 Student Loan Repayment. Multiple positions available. This position is open to Sussex I and Sussex II Complex. VADOC Registered Nurse Supervisors provide quality health care to offenders and employees during emergency events. Assist with overseeing the work of LPN’s and other medical staff. Directs a staff of Corrections Nurse Technicians, Registered Nurses, and support services in coordination with the physician, dentist, psychologist, and security staff to ensure that offenders are provided appropriate medical care. Serves as relief for the Health Authority for the site. Provides skilled nursing care to offenders. Assesses offenders’ health problems and needs, prepares and administers prescribed medications, initiates emergency interventions, first aid measures, and assists physician. Develops and implements medical/nursing guidelines and maintains medical records. Provides training as necessary to staff and education to offenders about healthy lifestyles. Triages sick call request and ensures all offenders are seen within 72 hours of receipt. ORGANIZATIONAL OBJECTIVE : Provide total health care to offenders (routine, chronic and emergency care), maintaining continuity of care from admission to discharge. Safe medication administration following DOC policy. Provide employee health services in accordance with policy. ACA standards of care, Health Services guidelines and policies, Operational policies and procedures are followed.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Must possess and maintain valid unrestricted Virginia RN license issued by the board of nursing (if you are a recent graduate of a nursing program in VA and not yet licensed, NCLEX -RN exam must be scheduled at time of application). Well rounded in general nursing education. Possess critical thinking and judgment skills. Ability to perform full physical assessments. Working knowledge of withdrawal symptoms and medication-assisted treatment. Working knowledge of medication management and pharmacological knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of principles and practices of professional nursing. Prefer experience working in a Corrections or Law enforcement environment. Prefer supervisory experience. Prefer experience working with mental health patients. Prefer Registered Nurses who have a current AHA BLS / CPR certification.