Licensed Practical Nurse: Deerfield Correctional Center

DHRM • Southampton, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides evidence-based nursing care using the nursing process and the principles, practices, and techniques of general nursing care, as determined by Standards of Practice and under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role includes screening patients for sick call, administering medications, and providing first aid and basic life support to patients and employees as needed. The nurse maintains communication with security and treatment staff, provides input to support the facility provider in organizing treatment plans, records pertinent information in medical records, and interacts with other departments as needed. The position promotes continued competence through education and certification, with a focus on correctional nursing.

This is a full-time position at Deerfield Correctional Center. Nurses must be able to work hours, days, and locations as assigned and provide coverage as needed to meet institutional needs. Assignments to other duties or locations may be required to meet the Department's clinical and administrative needs. The stated annual salary range is $64,679–$83,931, with an hourly hiring range of $31.10–$40.35. A $3,500 sign-on bonus or up to $10,000 in student loan repayment may be available to eligible new hires.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Virginia Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) license issued by the Board of Nursing or a multistate compact license. Recent graduates of a Virginia nursing program who are not yet licensed must have the NCLEX-PN exam scheduled at the time of application.
• Working knowledge of the 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 administer practical nursing care.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a corrections or law enforcement environment.
• Experience or related training in the delivery of general nursing and emergency medical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with Standards of Practice.
• Screen patients for sick call.
• Administer medications.
• Provide first aid and basic life support to patients and employees as needed.
• Maintain open communication with security and treatment staff.
• Provide input and feedback to assist the facility provider in organizing treatment plans.
• Record pertinent information in medical records.
• Interact with other departments as needed.
• Promote continued competence through education and certification, with a focus on correctional nursing.
• Work assigned hours, days, and locations, and provide coverage as needed to meet institutional needs.
• Perform other duties or work at other locations as necessary to meet clinical and administrative needs.

Benefits

• A $3,500 sign-on bonus or up to $10,000 in student loan repayment may be available to eligible new hires.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree