Registered Nurse (Multiple Shifts Available): Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice

State of Virginia • Chesterfield, VA

163d • $91,505 - $99,613

About The Position

The Department of Juvenile Justice is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth. To assist with carrying out the organizational objective, DJJ is pursuing a qualified professional Registered Nurse(s) to provide quality nursing care interventions designed to have a lifetime impact on our residents. The Registered Nurse will: assess and treat acute and chronic illness through the use of nursing assessment, nursing protocols and standing orders, respond to medical emergencies, guide the LPN in their nursing practice, and maintain a standard of nursing practice consistent with state and federal laws, Va. Board of Nursing laws, regulation, and guidance documents and DJJ policies and procedures based on the community standard. Multiple Shifts Available.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the principles of professional nursing practice.
• Basic knowledge of normal adolescent growth and development and typical health issues of adolescents.
• Utilizes nursing assessment, history of present illness, review of symptoms and nursing protocols to make a nursing diagnosis.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Experience as an RN in clinical practice in corrections, ambulatory care, pediatrics or adolescents.
• Basic knowledge of electronic record keeping.
• Experience with medication administrations and the 5 rights of medication administration.
• Healthcare Provider (Professional Rescuer) CPR certification current with two person, bag valve mask AED.
• Knowledge and experience with ACA or NCCHC accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat acute and chronic illness through nursing assessment and protocols.
• Respond to medical emergencies.
• Guide the LPN in their nursing practice.
• Maintain a standard of nursing practice consistent with state and federal laws.
• Implement standing orders based on the level of care required.

Benefits

• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Dental/Medical/Vision plans
• Sick, Family/Personal, Annual, Civil, Military, and Community Service Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Disability Plans (Short and Long term)
• Retirement and Savings plans
• Life and Long Term Care Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees