JobTitle: Correctional Nurse (LPN)
- Location: Roanoke City Adult Detention Center, Virginia
- Job Type: Full-Time / Contract
Job Description:
Join a committed healthcare team at RoanokeCity Adult Detention Center, where your nursing expertise will serve a vitalrole in a secure and structured environment. As a correctional nurse, you willprovide essential care to an underserved population, contributing to bothpublic health and rehabilitation efforts. This is a rewarding opportunity toexpand your clinical skills while making a meaningful impact.
KeyResponsibilities:
- Deliver routine and emergency nursing care to incarcerated individuals
- Collaborate with physicians, mental health professionals, correctional officers, and facility staff
- Conduct assessments, administer medications, and manage chronic and acute conditions
- Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to healthcare and facility protocols
- Respond to medical emergencies and participate in crisis intervention
- Educate patients on health maintenance and wellness
Qualifications:
- Current LPN license in the state of Virginia
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in a correctional setting is required
- Current and active BLS certification
- Must meet all federal, state, and local employment requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Willing to work weekends
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.