Licensed Practical Nurse: Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women

Virginia Information Technologies Agency

2d•$62,492 - $81,093•Onsite

About The Position

$7,000 Bonus for Eligible New Hires – Conditions Apply Site and night shift pay differential is also available in addition to the great benefits of being an employee of the state of Virginia… • Top-tier Health Benefits & Flexible Spending • 13 paid holidays • Generous Paid and unpaid leave • Life and Long-Term Care Insurance • Disability Benefits • Retirement under the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) • Deferred Compensation • Wellness Programs • Employee Assistance Program • Employee Discounts • Tuition Reimbursement • Employee Referral Program 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. Screens for sick call, administers medications, and provides first aid and basic life support to patients and employees as needed. Maintains open lines of communication with security and treatment staff while providing input and feedback to assist the facility provider in organizing a treatment plan. Records all pertinent information into the medical record. Interacts with other departments as needed. Promotes continued competence through education/certification with a focus on correctional nursing. Nurses must have the ability to work hours, days and locations as assigned along with being 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. This is a full-time position with an annual salary range of $62,492 - $81,093.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a Corrections or Law enforcement environment
Experience or related training in delivery of general nursing and emergency medical care

Responsibilities

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.
Screens for sick call, administers medications, and provides first aid and basic life support to patients and employees as needed.
Maintains open lines of communication with security and treatment staff while providing input and feedback to assist the facility provider in organizing a treatment plan.
Records all pertinent information into the medical record.
Interacts with other departments as needed.
Promotes continued competence through education/certification with a focus on correctional nursing.
Ability to work hours, days and locations as assigned along with being 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.