*$7,500 Sign-On Bonus or up to 10K Student Loan Repayment may be available for eligible new hires
This is a full-time position with an annual salary range of $101,135 - $115,530
Provides quality health care to inmates and employees during emergency events.
Assists with overseeing the work of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and other medical staff.
Directs a staff of Corrections Nurse Technicians, Registered Nurses, and support services in coordination with the physician, dentist, psychologist, and security staff to ensure that inmates are provided appropriate medical care.
Serves as relief for the Health Authority for the site.
Provides skilled nursing care to inmates.
Assesses inmates' health problems and needs, prepares and administers prescribed medications, initiates emergency interventions, first aid measures, and assists physician.
Develops and implements medical/nursing guidelines and maintains medical records.
Provides training as necessary to staff and education to inmates about healthy lifestyles.
Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted Virginia RN license issued by the board of nursing or a multi-state compact license (if you are a recent graduate of a nursing program in VA and not licensed, the NCLEX-RN exam must be scheduled at the time of application)
Knowledge of nursing and supervisory principles and practices
Knowledge of medication usage, actions, and side effects
Working knowledge of principles and practices of professional nursing
Ability to effectively communicate with others
Ability to perform full physical assessments
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
Additional Considerations
Experience working in a Corrections or Law enforcement environment
Nursing supervisory experience
Experience working with mental health patients
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Annalise Zambito
Phone: 804-664-2162
Email: Applications submitted via email will not be accepted
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Advertised: 27 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:
