Registered Nurse C42

Introduction

The Prince William Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center (ADC) is currently looking for a career-minded Registered Nurse (RN) to join our high performing healthcare team. If you embrace serving the community in a unique yet satisfying capacity, then look no further. Our well-trained staff of professionals along with a great work environment, make working at the ADC an extraordinary experience!

We offer a competitive salary, excellent employee benefits. and a hiring bonus of $5000.00.

The ADC is a well-established agency in Prince William County, VA. We provide safety and security for our staff and the individuals in our care while protecting the residents of Prince William County. This position will involve direct contact with inmates housed at the facility.

ABOUT THIS ROLE: (These responsibilities are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

Performs advanced direct patient care tasks, including: administering medication and treatments; taking and recording vital signs; and assisting patients with physical therapy and /or personal hygiene. Assesses patient's status by interviewing; screening and performing diagnostic assessments.

Maintains complete and detailed records of patients health care plans, services rendered and case histories; documents injuries in applicable reports; ensures compliance with applicable protocols. Provides educational overviews of patient conditions, including diagnosis; treatment options; and medication requirements and applications. Provides emergency intervention and care related to patient health needs. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This position is responsible for providing advanced level nursing care in accordance to established rules and protocols.

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KNOWLEDGE:

Customer service principles; Mental Health principles and practices; Medical terminology; Nursing principles and practices; Medication protocols; Modern office procedures and equipment; Recordkeeping principles; Computers and related software applications.

SKILLS:

Providing exemplary customer service; Providing healthcare service; Performing medical testing; Preparing and maintaining patient records and information; Using computers and related software applications; Assisting with physical therapy; Preparing surgical dressings; Performing data entry; Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. Sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Know customer services principles, mental health principles and practices, medical terminology, nursing principles and practices, medication protocols, modern office procedures and equipment, recordkeeping principles and computers/related software applications.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

10 hour night shift

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRMENTS:

High school diploma or G.E.D. plus a degree or diploma from a state approved professional nursing program and 1 year of related experience.

HIRING RANGE:

$75,649.60. - $87,990.83 Annually

• Starting salary beyond minimum is based on verified related work experience. Please submit resume with application*

$5,000 HIRING BONUS

FLSA: EXEMPT

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Registered Nurse License: CPR/First Aid Certification. Must pass local, state, and federal background checks and have a valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, puling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an inherently stressful environment and involves risk to personal safety with the possible exposure to blood borne and airborne pathogens.

NOTE:

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

QUESTIONS:

All inquiries related to job postings, application deadlines and the status of applications should be submitted through adcjobs@pwcgov.org. Contact information should be included in the inquiry. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process will be notified by phone or email.

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