Registered Nurse (RN)

Salary : $79,000.00 Annually

Location : 1928 W. Pembroke Ave. Hampton, VA

Job Type : Full-Time Permanent

Job Number : 07185

Department : City Sheriff - Jail

Opening Date : 10 / 31 / 2025

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Function

Utilizes the nursing process to meet a variety of healthcare needs with ambulatory care as primary focus. Works with a variety of healthcare professionals and security officers in a correctional environment. Frequently functions guided by nursing protocols. Functions as a team leader as assigned.

Examples of Work

• Responds to and initiates care for medical emergencies throughout the facility. This includes the ability to perform continuous CPR until properly relieved.
• Administers and documents medications on the Medication Administration Record.
• Performs histories and physicals on inmates.
• Assesses patient health status and refers to appropriate level of healthcare provider.
• Physically assists the Physician in patient examinations and treatments.
• Documents all nursing care provided.
• Implements and follows up on Physician / Dentist verbal and written orders.
• Teaches healthcare information to patients and correctional staff.
• Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.
• Performs venipuncture and I.V. therapy.
• Collect samples, specimens and cultures per Physician orders.
• Follows security regulations for keys, sharps and controlled medications.
• Delegates and supervises other team members as appropriate.
• Adheres to universal precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
• Ability to deal with and respond to stressful situations in a stressful environment.
• Requires regular and reliable attendance.
• Adheres to universal precautions and other appropriate infection control practices. PERFORMANCE STANDARD All Employees are expected to follow all Federal, State and local laws; effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the expectations of the Hampton Sheriff's Office. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment. Must conform to security clearance and place of employment. Attends and participates in continuing education consistent with the requirement of the State Board of Nursing. Updates and maintains skills of knowledge related to correctional healthcare

Features

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

to complete the required Authorization for Release of Information form.

Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans :

Maternity Leave

The eleven paid holidays each year include :

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the

Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.