Description
INTRODUCTION:
The Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center (ADC) is seeking a dedicated and mission-driven Registered Nurse (RN) to join our high-performing healthcare team. If you’re looking to serve your community in a challenging, meaningful, and uniquely rewarding clinical setting, this opportunity is for you. At the ADC, you’ll work alongside a skilled team of healthcare professionals in a supportive, well-structured environment that values compassion, professionalism, and excellence—making your nursing career here truly extraordinary.
WHY JOIN US?
At the ADC, we take pride in providing a safe, secure, and compassionate correctional environment where quality healthcare is an essential part of our mission. Our medical team plays a critical role in promoting the health, dignity, and well-being of those in our custody while supporting the broader safety of the facility and community.
As a member of our nursing staff, you’ll deliver meaningful, patient-centered care in a unique clinical setting, collaborate closely with multidisciplinary professionals, and help ensure continuity of care for an underserved population.
We offer a supportive work culture, predictable scheduling, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a profound impact through public service nursing.
ABOUT THIS ROLE:
As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for providing advanced level nursing and providing direct patient care. You will support and mentor lower-level nursing staff while delivering critical hands-on care and directly impacting patient outcomes and staff performance in our facility.
Key Responsibilities: (These responsibilities are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)
Deliver patient care, including medication administration, treatment implementation, vital sign monitoring, physical therapy assistance, and execution of medical procedures.
Conduct comprehensive mental and physical patient assessments through interviews and diagnostic tools.
Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including healthcare plans, treatments, and case histories; ensure compliance with all protocols and reporting requirements.
Educate patients and others on diagnoses, treatment options, medication management, and counseling.
Provide prompt emergency interventions related to patient health needs.
Perform additional duties as necessary to support the healthcare team and facility operations.
KNOWLEDGE:
Customer service principles.
Nursing principles and practices.
Medication protocols.
Modern office procedures and equipment.
Recordkeeping principles.
Computers and related software applications.
SKILLS:
Delegating and assigning work.
Providing healthcare services.
Preparing and maintaining patient records and information.
Assisting with physical therapy.
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.
SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
10-hour night shift
$1.50 Shift Differential for applicable hours worked
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:
$85,282.25 - $100,332.05 Annually
*** Starting salary is based on verified related work experience. Please submit resume with application***
INCENTIVES:
$5,000.00 Hiring Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement
Parental and Medical Leave (PML) - up to 6 weeks of paid leave for employees who qualify under FMLA (Family & Medical Leave)
Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid)
Hiring incentives will be paid out in two (2) equal installments. Fifty percent (50%) of the incentive will be paid after ninety (90) days of employment and fifty percent (50%) will be paid following the completion of the probationary period. Probationary employees that voluntarily terminate employment with the County, shall repay the net amount (minus state and federal taxes) of the first bonus installment via a deduction from their annual leave payout and/or remit payment of any remaining balance within thirty (30) days following separation of employment from the County
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Inmate Services. 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.
