Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Supervisory or charge nurse experience
Experience in staff performance monitoring and evaluations
Knowledge of nursing principles and evidence-based practices
Ability to communicate effectively and delegate tasks
Responsibilities
Provide quality health care to inmates and assist during emergencies
Lead and supervise nursing staff including LPNs and CNAs
Serve as a liaison between Operations and Health Services Unit
Ensure continuous operation of medical services at the facility
Act as designated Health Authority when necessary
Adapt to assignments based on clinical and administrative needs
Benefits
$7,500 Sign-On Bonus or up to $10K Student Loan Repayment for eligible new hires
Full-time salaried position
Opportunity to work in a unique correctional environment
Engagement in continuous quality improvement initiatives
Professional development opportunities in nursing and leadership
Full Job Description
Registered Nurse Supervisor Senior: State Farm Correctional Center
Job no: Work type: Full-Time (Salaried) Location: Powhatan, Virginia Categories: Health and Human Services
Title: Registered Nurse Supervisor Senior: State Farm Correctional Center
State Role Title: Registered Nurse Manager I
Hiring Range: $105,839 - $122,386
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: State Farm Correctional Center
Agency Website: https://www.vadoc.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
$7,500 Sign-On Bonus or up to 10K Student Loan Repayment may be available for eligible new hires
Provides quality professional health care to inmates and assist employees during emergency events. Leads and oversees the direction and supervision of Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants (CNA), Registered Nurses (RN), and Registered Nurse Supervisors (RNCA). 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. Acts as the designated Health Authority if the facility does not meet the criteria for a Registered Nurse Coordinator (RNC), or there is no RNC/Director of Nursing. 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 valid unrestricted Virginia RN license (if you are a recent graduate of a nursing program in VA and not yet licensed, NCLEX-RN Exam must be scheduled at time of application)
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.
Working experience as a supervisor or charge nurse
Experience with monitoring staff performance, including the disciplinary process, conducting evaluations, and creation of work duties
Knowledge of professional nursing principles and evidence-based practices, to include Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), education/training requirements, and patient safety
Knowledge of medication use, actions, and side effects
Ability to effectively communicate, direct and delegate to others while maintaining the daily operations of the department
Skillful in organizing, planning, and implementing policies and procedures
Additional Considerations
Experience working in a Corrections or Law enforcement environment
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: Alexandra Helfrecht
Phone: (804) 235-1883
Email: Alexandra.Helfrecht@vadoc.virginia.gov
Advertised: 06 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time Applications close:
