Title: Infirmary Nurse Manager: Division of Institutions #01979
State Role Title: Registered Nurse Manager II
Hiring Range: $83,512 - $154,495
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: DOC Headquarters
Agency Website: https://www.vadoc.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Provide professional and quality leadership, guidance and supervisory support to the Health Authorities. Ensures the provision of health care is maintained within state and federal guidelines. Works in collaboration with Statewide Operations to ensure health care is delivered in an effective and timely manner. As a part of the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Health Services Unit, this position the supports the mission to strive for excellence in healthcare by supporting and promoting the well-being of persons in its custody. The Health Services Unit’s primary focus is providing quality healthcare while being good stewards of the Commonwealth’s resource. The Statewide Infirmary Nurse Manager provides leadership, guidance, supervisory, clinical and administrative support to the Health Authorities at Infirmary Sites statewide. Ensures the provision of health care is maintained within state and federal guidelines. Conducts periodic reviews of policies and assists in standardizing health care procedures throughout the region, resulting in the overall improvement in health care within the Department of Corrections. Assists in the recruitment and retention of health care personnel. Provides orientation to new Health Authorities. Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.
Minimum Qualifications
Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Board of Health Professions (Virginia Board of Nursing)
Knowledge of professional nursing principles and evidence-based practices, to include 'Continuous Quality Improvement' (CQI), risk management, patient safety and the scope and standards of practice of correctional nursing published by the 'American Nurses Association' (ANA).
Skilled in effective problem solving
Demonstrated ability to review and negotiate improvements in healthcare procedures and ensure excellent customer service is provided
Demonstrated ability to interpret policy
Demonstrated ability to complete work assignments independently
Ability to recognize and promote good working relationships
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Certification in BLS
Experience in supervisory duties including monitoring staff performance, the performance management process, and communicate effectively using dialogic practices
Proficiency in standard computer applications, such as Microsoft Suite, Google Docs, etc.
Additional Considerations
Certification in correctional nursing
Experience in an acute care or correctional setting
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.
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.
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: Human Resources
Phone: 804-385-1123
Email: Applications submitted via email will not be considered.
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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
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.