Registered Nurse Coordinator

Title: Registered Nurse Coordinator

Hiring Range: $85,000 - $113,910

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Fluvanna Correctional Center

Agency Website: https://vadoc.virginia.gov/job-opportunities/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Provides quality professional health care to inmates and assist employees during emergency events. Maintains accurate and appropriate documentation.

Provides direction and supervision of Licensed Practical Nurses, CNAs, Medics, Registered Nurses and RNCAs and RNCBs. Focused on carrying out and aligning staff with the mission of the medical unit, the facility and the Department of Corrections.

Serves as a liaison between Operations at the institution and the Health Services Unit. Responsible for the continuous operation of medical services at the institution.

Supervises multiple facilities, clinics and/or specialty sites. Develops methods for solving clinical problems to prevent and /or minimize any crisis for assigned housing units.

Collaborates with the Healthcare Program Manager in planning, innovation, and evaluation of activities. Evaluates and manages administrative issues related to nursing care and assist the Healthcare Program Manager by handling key administrative duties (e.g. organizing and attending meetings).

Oversees the budget and tracking expenditures (supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals, nurse contractors, etc.).Responsible for ensuring standards of clinical care, the attainment of nursing goals, and deliverables for the overall nursing care at the facility.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduated from an accredited Registered Nursing program.

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in Nursing or related field.

Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Board of Nursing (or other states participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact).

Certification in BLS. Experience as a Supervisory Nurse/Nurse Manager Progressive responsibility demonstrated, such as charge nurse or leading clinical projects and precepting new hires or nursing students.

Experience with monitoring staff performance, including the disciplinary process, and conducting evaluations.
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Considerable experience as a Registered Nurse manager with experience managing and leading a department of nurses.

Considerable work experience in the nursing practice with the demonstrated ability to provide guidance and assign responsibility to subordinate staff in accordance with licensure.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in an acute care setting.

Master’s degree in Nursing desired.

Correctional Nursing experience preferred.

Special Instructions: 

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If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Tobacco Free: All VADOC facilities are Tobacco free. Use of all tobacco products is always prohibited on site.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

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. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information:

Name: Lisa Washington

Phone: 804-807-2152

Email: Applications submitted via email will not be accepted

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.