Nurse Practitioner River North Correctional Center

Job Duties

Sign‑on bonus $10,000 or up to $10,000 Student Loan Repayment may be available for eligible new hires. Function as a medical health provider to the inmates by performing initial and ongoing medical assessments, prescribing appropriate medication 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.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.