Regional Agency Director jobs in Lynchburg, VA

Job Summary

The Director of Nursing (DON) is a Registered Nurse who administers professional nursing care and service to inmates housed in the jail facility. This position is responsible for administrative duties including supervising other nursing staff as well as providing nursing care. Work is performed in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures. The Director of Nursing reports to the Chief of Medical.

Starting Salary: $69,550-$95,631

Benefits: MRRJ offers a robust benefit package including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), membership in the Virginia Retirement System, paid holidays, and many other benefits.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees the nursing operations at Middle River Regional Jail
• Performs evaluations for all nursing Personnel.
• Establishes an efficient work place by paying attention to policy and procedures.
• Schedules nursing personnel including approving time off and approving of hours worked (KRONOS).
• Responds to nursing and inmate related issues in a timely manner.
• Orders medical supplies and equipment as needed.
• Performs various clerical and administrative duties.
• Possesses knowledge of nursing theory and practice as well as; pharmacology, immunization, medical supply, medical administration, and preventive medicine.
• Acts in an administrative capacity in the absence of Chief of Medical.
• Guides staffing procedures and assists with orientation of new staff.
• Maintains confidentiality on information.
• Establishes short and long-term goals for the Medical Department.
• Delegates provider orders and ensures they are carried out.
• Assists with sick call and obtaining Medicaid for inmates.
• Delegates duties and gives advice or instructions to other nurses or officers concerning medical matters.
• Ensures proper documentation of EMR and EMAR.
• Possesses knowledge of various forms and required paperwork.
• Ensures medications are reordered for inmates in a timely manner.
• Possesses knowledge of how to schedule outside medical appointments.
• Exchanges information with oncoming shift.
• Oversees and assists with everyday nursing duties.
• Provides and arranges additional training for nursing staff, as needed.
• Administers medication and treatments as ordered by health care provider to inmates.
• Performs additional duties or assignments by the Superintendent and/or Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
• Must be a citizen of the United States or legally employable in the United States.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) instructor for Medical Professionals.
• Completion of an accredited nursing program leading to a license as a Registered Nurse, preferably a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Must possess a license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience preferably in a correctional facility of management/leadership.
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements may be substituted.

We offer competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package that includes paid time off, Virginia retirement plan, great medical eye and dental options.

If you want to join an exciting, dynamic and growing organization that is making a positive impact on the lives we serve, we look forward to considering you for this opportunity and to be part of our team!

Applications can be obtained from the Middle River Regional Jail located in Verona, VA or on our website at mrrjva.gov. No resumes will be accepted without the completed Middle River Regional Jail application. Applications can be returned to the Middle River Regional Jail, 350 Technology Drive, Staunton, VA 24401 or faxed to (540)-245-5232, by email, or can be personally delivered to the Middle River Regional Jail. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $73,028.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• 1 year Medication administration (Preferred)
• 1 year Nursing (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person