Nurse Practitioner: Fluvanna Correctional Center Women

Benefits and Incentives

• $10,000 sign‑on bonus or up to $10,000 student loan repayment may be available for eligible new hires.

To function as a medical health provider to the inmates by performing initial and ongoing medical assessments, prescribing appropriate medication and/or mechanical measures to assist inmates with their medical needs, and assisting with preparation/modification of medical treatment plans. Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.

• Graduate of an accredited school.
• Licensed to practice in the State of Virginia as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Extensive knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities (symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health‑care measures).
• Comprehensive knowledge of current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnostic criteria.
• Knowledge of professional and ethical standards of practice and interventions appropriate for the assigned population.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team and to communicate effectively with staff.
• 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.

• Experience working and treating in a correctional or public healthcare setting.
• Autonomous Status.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.