Licensed Practical Nurse; Part-Time #W0009: Marion Correctional Treatment Center

Licensed Practical Nurse (Part‑Time)

Location: Marion Corr Treatment Ctr, Virginia

Hiring Range: $37.00/hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Provide nursing care within adult institutions by utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating institutional patients per the standards of practice. Standard of care is achieved through a multitude of services including 24‑hour nursing care, telemedicine, chronic care clinics, sick call screenings and triage, medication administration, patient education, and basic life supporting/emergency care. Document all pertinent information in the health record while maintaining confidentiality and interfacing with other departments as needed.

Registered Nurses possess the ability to delegate tasks and workload and work hours, days, and locations as assigned. They are capable and available to provide coverage as needed to meet institutional needs. Provide evidence‑based nursing care and promote continued competence through education and certification with a focus on correctional nursing. Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.

Note:

This is a wage position limited to working no more than 1,500 hours per agency during the 12‑month period of May 1 – April 30, regardless of the hire date. The wage employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. All wage employees are limited to working no more than 29 hours per week on average over the 12‑month period. This wage position offers no state benefits.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted Virginia Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) license issued by the board of nursing or a multi‑state compact license. If a recent graduate of a nursing program in VA and not licensed, the NCLEX‑PN exam must be scheduled at the time of application.
• Working knowledge of 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 to administer practical nursing care.
• Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers with current certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required upon hire.

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

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.