Registered Nurse Supervisor Senior: State Farm Correctional Center
About The Position
The Registered Nurse Supervisor Senior provides professional health care to inmates and assists employees during emergency events. This role leads and supervises Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants (CNA), Registered Nurses, and Registered Nurse Supervisors, and serves as a liaison between institutional Operations and the Health Services Unit. The position is responsible for the continuous operation of medical services at the institution and may act as the designated Health Authority when the facility does not meet the criteria for a Registered Nurse Coordinator or has no Registered Nurse Coordinator/Director of Nursing. Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the Department’s clinical and administrative needs. A $7,500 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 RN license. Recent graduates of a Virginia nursing program who are not yet licensed must have the NCLEX-RN exam scheduled at the time of application.
- Obtain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon hire.
- Working experience as a supervisor or charge nurse.
- Experience monitoring staff performance, including disciplinary processes, conducting evaluations, and creating work duties.
- Knowledge of professional nursing principles and evidence-based practices, including Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), education and training requirements, and patient safety.
- Knowledge of medication use, actions, and side effects.
- Ability to communicate effectively, direct and delegate to others, and maintain daily departmental operations.
- Skill in organizing, planning, and implementing policies and procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a corrections or law enforcement environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional health care to inmates and assist employees during emergency events.
- Lead and supervise Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants (CNA), Registered Nurses, and Registered Nurse Supervisors.
- Serve as a liaison between institutional Operations and the Health Services Unit.
- Ensure the continuous operation of medical services at the institution.
- Act as the designated Health Authority when the facility does not meet the criteria for a Registered Nurse Coordinator or has no Registered Nurse Coordinator/Director of Nursing.
- Accept assignments to other duties or locations as needed to meet the Department’s clinical and administrative needs.
Benefits
- A $7,500 sign-on bonus or up to $10,000 in student loan repayment may be available to eligible new hires.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
