Job Description

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Arlington County Sheriff’s Office is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to support the delivery of routine, urgent, and emergency care to individuals in custody, working in a fast-paced environment that requires strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and adherence to secure facility protocols. These positions perform direct patient care, support medical and mental health operations, and ensure consistency with nursing standards, established procedures, and regulatory requirements. Work is performed under the direction of a Correctional Registered Nurse.

Major Job Duties:

• Providing direct and routine nursing care, including vital signs, glucometer checks, medication administration, and basic clinical assessments;
• Conducting intake screenings to assess physical and behavioral health needs, verify medications, and identify urgent concerns;
• Evaluating patient complaints and performing triage during sick call, referring to supervisory nursing staff as needed;
• Coordinating care with mental health providers, medical staff, and external partners when appropriate;
• Ensuring timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR), including progress notes, medication records, and required logs;
• Supporting safe patient movement and communicating safety or behavioral concerns to nursing supervisors;
• Assisting with wound care, dressing changes, and other routine clinical procedures;
• Responding to medical emergencies, initiating basic life support measures, and assisting fellow nursing staff;
• Participating in audits, quality improvement efforts, and compliance reviews; and
• Performing additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited licensed practical nurse program with a diploma in nursing;
• Some clinical experience in a health care setting;
• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License in the state of Virginia; and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Substitution(s): Additional education can be substituted for the experience requirement.

Desirable Qualifications: Preference may be given to applicants with experience in one or more of the following:

• Providing patient care in a correctional, psychiatric, emergency, or similarly fast-paced clinical environment;
• Working with individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges or substance withdrawal;
• Performing clinical assessments and documenting care in an electronic health record system;
• Applying infection control practices, medication administration procedures, and clinical safety protocols; and/or
• Coordinating care within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Special Requirements

Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Driver's License: Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver’s license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon favorable review of the applicant’s driving record. Alternatively, the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite.

Professional License/Certifications: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License in the state of Virginia and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

This position is considered Essential Personnel and is required to report to work during emergencies and inclement weather.

Please complete each section of the application including the supplemental questions. Your responses to the supplemental questions are required because they provide us with specific information necessary to evaluate your qualifications for this position. These responses are considered part of the selection process. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not write "see resume" as a response to the questions.

Additional Information

Work hours:  Shift work in a 24/7 operation. The schedule may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Starting salary is commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected.

The pay range listed above is effective July 1, 2026.

This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

For more information on Arlington County’s generous benefits and retirement plan, click here

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