Corrections Healthcare Specialist

1 week ago


Powhatan, United States Virginia Jobs Full time
About This Job

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Corrections Healthcare Specialist to join our team at the Virginia Department of Corrections. In this role, you will provide evidence-based nursing care to patients and employees in a correctional setting.

Job Description

This is a wage position limited to working no more than 1,500 hours per agency during the 12-month period. 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.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide evidence-based nursing care utilizing the nursing process, principles, practices, and techniques of general nursing care as determined by Standards of Practice 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 assist the facility provider in organizing a treatment plan.
  • Records all pertinent information into the medical record.
  • Interacts with other departments as needed.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have:

  • A graduate degree from an accredited school of nursing.
  • A valid unrestricted Virginia Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) license issued by the board of nursing or a multi-state compact license.
  • 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.
Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

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

The estimated annual salary for this position is $43,824 - $55,384. This is a wage position that offers no state benefits.



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