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The Central Virginia Regional Jail is in search of Full Time Licensed Practical Nurses to join our growing team. We are looking for nurses to fill our evening shift positions. Hours are 12:30pm-11:00pm with every other weekend.

 

Typical Tasks:

  • Assess physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients; obtain health history.
  • Assists health care providers, registered nurses and allied health professionals with examinations, treatments, special tests and routine procedures.
  • Obtains patient laboratory specimens, vital signs and administers TB skin tests.
  • Reviews patient chart; records and reports observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in patient's conditions.
  • Schedules and coordinates paperwork for patient transfers to medical facilities or outside health care providers
  • Administer medications using proper techniques, procedures and approved routes of administration.
  • Maintain accountability of all controlled substances and prescription medications according to federal and state laws, and organizational regulations.
  • Follow established policies, procedures, continuous quality improvement and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

  • Current, un-restricted, valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Professions
  • Applicants must be at least 21 years of age
  •  Have a High School Diploma/GED
  • Have a valid Virginia Driver's License
  • All applicants must pass a criminal background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.
  •  Experience in corrections or related field preferred.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

General knowledge of nursing theory and practice; general knowledge of pharmacology; general knowledge of immunization, medical supply, medical administration and preventative medicine; ability to apply nursing techniques; ability to administer medications and apply therapeutic treatment as prescribed; ability to understand and work with inmate patients; ability to follow technical, oral and written instructions to exact detail; ability to maintain accurate records; ability to plan and supervise work of subordinates; ability to draw blood from patients.

 

Benefits: 

  • Safe and  Secure Workplace
  • Virginia State Retirement
  • Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 12 paid Holidays per year
  • Meals provided

 

Applications can be obtained from our website at . Download and fill out a state application. Completed applications can be mailed to the Central Virginia Regional Jail at 13021 James Madison Hwy Orange, VA 22960 or email to . Central Virginia Regional Jail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.