Job Title: Dentist
FSLA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Medical Director
Supervises: Dental Assistant; Dental Hygienist

Job Summary
Provides and oversees direct dental diagnosis, treatment, procedures and care in a secure setting.

Essential Functions

1. Provides and manages direct dental patient care, including oral examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified population.
2. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed oral conditions.
3. Manages the daily operations of the dental clinic at the facility.
4. Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of dental technical and support staff as required.
5. Follows established policies, procedures, continuous quality improvement and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
6. Participates and directs health promotion, education and/or prevention programs for detainees and provides in-service training for health staff members.
7. Maintains dental records and charts documenting all dental services rendered.
8. Respond to requests from Security Staff as well as Sozo Staff in accordance with Sozo and Facility Guidelines. This includes following the rules and regulations for employee conduct/behavior and chain of command set forth by the command staff at all times while working within a secure facility.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required

• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety and infection control standards.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Knowledge of dental diagnostic and patient care services.
• Ability to develop and present in-service educational programs to clinic staff.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of dental diagnosis and treatment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions and progress using the SOAP method of charting.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients on correct usage.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of dental surgical care.
• Knowledge of federal, state, secure accrediting body standards and institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient services.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of dental medicine.
• Currently licensed in the state.
• Current CPR certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI)
• One year experience in general dentistry preferred.
• Other relevant professional experiences or educational backgrounds will be considered as deemed appropriate. However, when licensure is required by local, state, federal or contractual guidelines, we will not alter our position on those requirements.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and loud noises.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than (4) hours per day.
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and includes the use of protective equipment.
• Will work with blood and blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training and compliance.
• Knowledge of federal, state and secure accrediting body standards, and institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient services.

To apply, please click here to complete our web application for Dentist.

Company: Sozo Healthcare
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Health Services Administrator & Director of Mental Health
Supervises: N/A

Job Summary
Provide a wide range of psychosocial assessments and preliminary diagnostic impression, counseling therapy, crisis intervention and/or case management services to patients in a secure facility as part of an established multidisciplinary treatment team and behavioral health program.

To apply, please click here to complete our web application for Licensed Mental Health Professional.

Job Title:                   Registered Nurse

FLSA Status:             Non- Exempt

Reports to:                Charge Nurse/Director of Nursing

Supervises:               Licensed Practical Nurses & Certified Nurse Assistants

Company: SOZO Healthcare

Job Summary

Provide holistic nursing care to patients in a correctional setting.

Essential Functions

1. Assess physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients; obtain health history and provide a written assessment of patients upon admission.

2. During confinement, and upon discharge; document and communicate triage decision to appropriate health care provider.

3. Develop individual nursing care plan using nursing assessment protocols in consultation with health care providers.

4. According to physician orders implement medical care plans to include diagnostic tests, EKGs, etc.

5. Administer medications using proper techniques, procedures and approved routes of administration; nutrition and therapeutic diet plans.

6. Assist physician in medical or minor surgical procedures as necessary.

7. Provide and monitor direct patient care.

8. Document nursing encounters utilizing the Problem Oriented Medical Records (POMR) form of charting.

9. Maintain accountability of all controlled substances and prescription medications according to federal and state laws, and organizational regulations.

10. Coordinate with medical, dental, mental and ancillary personnel as required to ensure continuity of care.

11. Follow established policies, procedures, continuous quality improvement and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
12. Will adhere to Sozo’s Standards of Professional Conduct, and will incorporate and/or be supportive of Sozo’s core values, mission, and vision!

13. Respond to requests from Security Staff as well as Sozo Staff in accordance with Sozo and Facility Guidelines.  This includes following the rules and regulations for employee conduct/behavior and chain of command set forth by the command staff at all times while working within the detention/correctional facility.

14. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required

• Ability to follow policies and procedures and adhere to regulatory standards.
• Skill in current nursing practices.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety and infection control standards.
• Skill in written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Current state license as a Registered Nurse
• Current CPR certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) 
• One year experience
• Other relevant professional experiences or educational backgrounds will be considered as deemed appropriate. However, when licensure is required by local, state, federal or contractual guidelines, we will not alter our position on those requirements.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work is performed in a clinical setting
• Considerable physical activity.
• Work environment involves exposure to conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dust, mists and gases; contagious or infectious diseases or hazardous chemicals and potentially dangerous situations that may require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

To apply, please click here to complete our web application for Registered Nurse.

We are an ACA accredited facility. We are committed to excellence throughout our organization and strive to provide a positive, safe and professional work environment.

This position requires supervision of Detainees in a detention setting in accordance with established policies. Applicant would be responsible for multiple functions including observing conduct and behavior of detainees; overall security of detainees and facility; searches of detainees; enforcing rules and guidelines; population counts and other duties as assigned. Applicant must follow and complete routes as assigned by the Transportation Manager; follow the schedule of transportation runs as directed by Transportation Manager; complete all required paperwork for ICA and ICE. Applicant will ensure all needs of ICE are taken care of daily; support special transport needs as assigned by Operations and ICE; maintain awareness of timekeeping when driving route; provide support as needed; and maintain logbooks and review the same for accuracy. Confidentiality is a must. Bilingual a plus.

• Locations available: Farmville, VA; Richmond, VA; Roanoke, VA; Norfolk, VA; Chantilly, VA
• Shift: 6AM - 4PM Monday - Friday
• After-hours assignments to be completed as required.

Applicant must be:

• 21 yrs. or older
• Have a High School diploma or equivalent
• Able to pass mandatory federal background investigation which includes but is not limited to;  Fingerprinting, Drug Testing, Credit and Criminal History, Character Associations, Past Employment History.

ICA provides an excellent benefits package that includes 401k, Medical/Dental/ Vision care, Holiday Pay, Leave Pay and several other benefit options.

“EEO/M/F/Disabled/Veteran Employer”

At-will statement:
The provisions of this employment application are not intended to create contractual obligations concerning any matters it covers. Nor is this application for employment intended to create a contract guaranteeing that you will be employed for any specific time period. ICA is an at-will employer. This means that regardless of any provisions in this employment application, either you or ICA may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, or no reason, and with or without notice. Nothing in this employment application or any document or statement, written or oral, shall limit the right to terminate employment at-will. No officer, employee, or representative of ICA is authorized to enter into an agreement- expressed or implied- with any employee for employment for a specified period of time unless such an agreement is in a written contract signed by the Director of ICA.

Anti-Discrimination Statement:
ICA subscribes to the equal employment opportunity requirements of federal laws, regulations and executive orders, as well as the laws of the states and municipalities in which we conduct business. ICA is committed to equal treatment of all employees and prospective employees and to affirmative action to ensure such treatment. It is the policy of ICA to ensure equal opportunity to all employees and applicants in all employment matters including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, training, promotion, and separation. In these and all activities, ICA does not discriminate against any qualified individual because of sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual preference, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

As part of the company’s equal employment opportunity policy, ICA will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and executive orders to ensure that minorities, women, protected veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

To apply, please click here to complete our web application for Transportation Officer.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:                   Licensed Practical Nurse

FLSA Status:             Non- Exempt

Reports to:                Charge Nurse/Director of Nursing

Supervises:               N/A

Company: SOZO Healthcare

Job Summary

Provide holistic nursing care to patients in a correctional setting.

Essential Functions

1. Assists health care providers, registered nurses and allied health professionals with examinations, treatments, special tests and routine procedures.

2. Obtains patient health history, laboratory specimens, vital signs and administers TB skin tests.

3. Conducts lab tests and ensures the results are delivered to correct physician or registered nurse.

4. Ensures patient is receiving proper care for injury or condition.

5. Reviews patient chart; records and reports observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in patient’s conditions.

6. Schedules and coordinates paperwork for patient transfers to medical facilities or outside health care providers; administers medications; implement healthcare practitioners’ orders and documents all patient contacts using the POMR format.

7. Practices safety, environmental and infection control methods.

8. Will adhere to Sozo’s Standards of Professional Conduct, and will incorporate and/or be supportive of Sozo’s core values, mission, and vision!

9. Respond to requests from Security Staff as well as Sozo Staff in accordance with Sozo and Facility Guidelines.  This includes following the rules and regulations for employee conduct/behavior and chain of command set forth by the command staff at all times while working within the detention/correctional facility.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and documentation.
• Skill in performing clinical nursing procedures.
• Knowledge of patient evaluation procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety and infection control standards.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Knowledge of appropriate procedures and standards for the administration of medications and patient care aids.
• Ability to prepare and process laboratory samples using established protocols.
• Ability to observe, assesses, and record symptoms, reactions and progress.
• Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.  Physical work is primary part (more than 70%) of job. 

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Current state license as a Practical or Vocational Nurse
• Current CPR certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) 
• Other relevant professional experiences or educational backgrounds will be considered as deemed appropriate. However, when licensure is required by local, state, federal, or contractual guidelines, we will not alter our position on those requirements.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work is typically performed in a clinical setting
• Considerable physical activity.
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

To apply, please click here to complete our web application for Licensed Practical Nurse.

We are an ACA accredited facility. We are committed to excellence throughout our organization and strive to provide a positive, safe and professional work environment.

This position requires supervision of Detainees in a detention setting in accordance with established policies. Applicant would be responsible for multiple functions including observing conduct and behavior of detainees; overall security of detainees and facility; searches of detainees; enforcing rules and guidelines; population counts and other duties as assigned. Bilingual a plus.

• 12-hour shifts
• 90-day rotating schedules
• OT available

Applicant must be:

• 18 yrs. or older
• Have a High School diploma or equivalent
• Able to pass mandatory federal background investigation which includes but is not limited to:  Fingerprinting, Drug Testing, Credit and Criminal History, Character Associations, Past Employment History.

ICA provides an excellent benefits package that includes 401k, Medical/Dental/ Vision care, Holiday Pay, Leave Pay and several other benefit options.

“EEO/M/F/Disabled/Veteran Employer”

At-will statement:
The provisions of this employment application are not intended to create contractual obligations concerning any matters it covers. Nor is this application for employment intended to create a contract guaranteeing that you will be employed for any specific time period. ICA is an at-will employer. This means that regardless of any provisions in this employment application, either you or ICA may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, or no reason, and with or without notice. Nothing in this employment application or any document or statement, written or oral, shall limit the right to terminate employment at-will. No officer, employee, or representative of ICA is authorized to enter into an agreement- expressed or implied- with any employee for employment for a specified period of time unless such an agreement is in a written contract signed by the Director of ICA.

Anti-Discrimination Statement:
ICA subscribes to the equal employment opportunity requirements of federal laws, regulations and executive orders, as well as the laws of the states and municipalities in which we conduct business. ICA is committed to equal treatment of all employees and prospective employees and to affirmative action to ensure such treatment. It is the policy of ICA to ensure equal opportunity to all employees and applicants in all employment matters including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, training, promotion, and separation. In these and all activities, ICA does not discriminate against any qualified individual because of sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual preference, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

As part of the company’s equal employment opportunity policy, ICA will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and executive orders to ensure that minorities, women, protected veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

To apply, please click here to complete our web application for Detention Officer.