Licensed Practical Nurse : Dillwyn Correctional Center

Licensed Practical Nurse #00627 :
Dillwyn Correctional Center

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Dillwyn Correctional Center

Salary: $30.05 - $38.99/hr (Pay Band
3)

Hiring Range: $30.05 - $38.99/hr

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

$3,500 Sign-On Bonus or up to $10K Student Loan Repayment may be available for eligible new hires.

LPNs provide evidence-based nursing care utilizing the nursing process and principles of general nursing care 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 help organize treatment plans.

Records all pertinent information in the medical record.

Interacts with other departments as needed.

Promotes continued competence through education/certification with a focus on correctional nursing.

Must be capable of working hours, days and locations as assigned and available for coverage to meet institutional needs.

Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Valid unrestricted Virginia Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) license or multi‑state compact license; if recent graduate, NCLEX‑PN exam must be scheduled at application time
• Working knowledge of general nursing practices
• Ability to screen complaints of physical ailments and refer necessary cases
• Ability to maintain appropriate documentation, provide first aid, and carry out provider orders
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and provide practical nursing care
• Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire (current certification through AHA or ARC)

• Experience in a corrections or law‑enforcement environment
• Experience or training in general nursing and emergency medical care

Application and résumé are accepted electronically through VADOC’s system only. All applications should be submitted by the closing date. Mail, email, fax, or hand‑delivery are not accepted.

Applicants who are Commonwealth employees with an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) must attach these documents.

Background investigation and drug testing requirements apply as described.

VADOC is an EEO employer and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Veterans, Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. Learn more about the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program.

Name:
James Ritchie

Phone: 804‑588‑2356

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. AHP Letters are available from DARS or DBVI;
Service‑Connected Veterans may provide disability documentation. For AHP Letter, call DARS at 800‑552‑5019.

Note:

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 and February 29 2024 can still use that COD for the AHP process.