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- Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City pays 20.96% and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
- Life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
- Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
- Paid Time Off
- Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans
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- I do not currently possess a Virginia Driver's License
- Agree to provide record within 2 weeks of application date
- Do not agree (I understand I will no longer be considered for this position if I disagree)
- Not applicable (I have not had an Out-of-State Driver's License during the past 3 years
Registered Nurse - Lynchburg, United States - City of Lynchburg, VA
Description
Salary: $ $34.92 HourlyLocation : Lynchburg, VA
Job Type: Hourly
Job Number: 02820
Department: Juvenile Services
Opening Date: 06/10/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Looking for a qualified Registered Nurse, ongoing part-time. Duties include completing medical health assessments and providing medical treatment, counseling, and health education relevant to adolescent growth and development to secure detention facility residents and other Juvenile Services group home residents.
Essential Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties necessary to deliver services to customers and citizens may be assigned.
• Acts as the official health/medical resource to the detention/group home staff as related to control or communicable diseases, health and medical problems of detainees/residents, and other relevant health problems
• Performs routine physical assessments on detainees and those residents at the group home prior to their 59th day
• Administers TB tests to detainees/residents, reads results and makes appropriate recommendations. Also responsible for staff TB tests.
• In consultation with Caseworkers and/or Parents, provides liaison activities with other health care providers in the community as related to facility and resident health care to include making appointments and/or may accompany detainees as needed to various health/medical appointments, including emergency room
• Obtains medical history, including possible allergies, chronic health problems, drug/alcohol abuse, and other pertinent health information of detainees/residents
• Holds "sick-call" for detainees/residents, using discretion and judgment regarding referral to other health professionals
• Gives and/or observes the administering of medication and performs treatment recommended by health professionals
• Performs first-aid measures when needed
• Consults with other professionals (i.e. doctors, nurses, probation officers, mental health, caseworkers, social workers, etc.) and parents regarding detainee's physical and emotional condition
• Provides information and maintains health records, including copies of detention/group home physical examinations, to other relevant professionals involved with the detainees
• Requisitions, dispenses and inventories medical supplies, prescriptions and over-the-counter medications for detention/group home
• Conducts and/or arranges classes for detainees/residents on general health and hygiene, included but not limited to drug abuse, venereal diseases, and life skills dealing with health issues and assists in connecting detainees/residents with community health resources and programs in preparation for their return to the community
• Follows all HIPPA rules and guidelines for the dissemination of all medical services o ensure detainee/resident confidentiality
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
• Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no formal supervisory responsibilities. May direct and monitor the work of part-time nurses, interns and trainees.
Minimum Education and Experience Required
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Requires graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and two years of successful experience in graduate nursing, hospital work or related field.
Additional Requirements
Possession of certificate as a registered professional nurse as issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia
Possession of valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and acceptable driving record according to City criteria.
Prior to employment must have Criminal Record Check and reference checks completed, and Child Protective Services check initiated. Prior to onset of employment must have tuberculin and drug screen as part of physical examination.
The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.
Additional information about City benefits can be found on our and in the
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Do you currently possess a certificate as a registered professional nurse issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia?
If you do not currently possess a certificate as a registered professional nurse issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia please provide the time frame and steps you need to accomplish to obtain the certificate.
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This position requires you to work in a secured detention facility and provide medical treatment to adolescents, such as performing routine physical assessments, and providing liaison activities with other health care providers. Tell us how your work experience has prepared you for this position.
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This position requires you to work independently, primarily at the Detention Facility(coed), as well as other Juvenile Service facilities. Tell us about your experience working in similar environments.
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This position requires you to treat adolescents at a Detention Facility and at other Juvenile Services residential group homes. Describe your experience treating adolescents.
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This position requires you to conduct training such as medication management to Detention facilities and group home staff, as well as general health and hygiene training to the residents. Describe your training experience in these areas.
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This position requires you to treat troubled adolescents from many different backgrounds. Please describe your experience in similar environments.
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Transporting agency clients is a requirement of this job that requires that you be at least 21 years of age. Please certify below that you are at least 21 years of age.
This position requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record history. I certify that I have read the DMV Record Release Notice, and give the City of Lynchburg permission to obtain my Virginia Driving Record.
If you answered in the above question that you currently possess a Virginia Driver's License, please provide your license number.
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(Current Out-of-State applicants and applicants who have had an Out-of-State Drivers License at any time in the last 3 years): I agree to provide, WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF MY APPLICATION, a copy of my driving record from that state where I am currently licensed or have been licensed within the past 3 years. I will contact Human Resources within 2 weeks if I am unable to obtain my out of state driving record in that time. I understand that my application may not be considered for this position until I submit my out of state driving record. You can email this information to , fax to , or mail this information to Human Resources, 900 Church Street, Lynchburg VA Include the name of the position for which you are applying. If you have a driving record less than 30 days old you can upload as an attachment to your application.
If you answered yes to the above question, please provide the name of the State where your license was issued.
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