RN Part Time

Overview

Title: RN Part Time

State Role

Title:

RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst

Hiring Range: $53.50/Hour Plus Shift and Weekend Differentials

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Western State Hospital

Agency Website: dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Western State Hospital is seeking applicants for the part-time RN position on either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift. Successful candidates must be available to work 4, 8, or 12-hour shifts on weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Monday) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., or 7 a.m.

-3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.

-11:00 p.m., or 11:00 p.m.

-7:00 a.m. Part-time RNs are required to work a minimum of 64 hours per month. Additionally, they must work 4 hours on either Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day, as well as 4 hours on another holiday, such as the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, or New Year’s Day.

Position: Registered Nurse (RN)

WSH seeks experienced RNs to provide direct patient care in a safe, therapeutic environment for a specific patient population in its 24/7 psychiatric facility. Care will be delivered in accordance with policies and procedures, with an emphasis on patient-specific needs and competencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver quality care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain accountability in a secure, therapeutic environment.
• Foster healthy interpersonal interactions in adult acute admissions, geriatric, and extended rehabilitation units.
• Observe and report on interventions, treatments, behaviors, and emotional wellbeing.
• Accurately document patient care and communication in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Supervise unit staff, including Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) and LPNs.
• Assist individuals with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and perform direct one-on-one patient observations.
• Apply de-escalation techniques to manage behavioral incidents.
• Administer medication and treatments as directed.
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team regarding patient status and care plans.

Employment Details:

Western State Hospital is seeking applicants for the part-time RN position on either 2nd or 3rd shift. Successful candidates must be available to work 12-hour shifts on weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Monday) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Part-time RNs are required to work a minimum of 64 hours per month. Additionally, they must work 4 hours on either Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day, as well as 4 hours on another holiday, such as the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, or New Year’s Day.

Shift Differential:

• 1st shift weekends and holidays: $5.50/hr.
• 2nd shift weekdays weekends and holidays: $6.00/hr.
• 3rd shift weekdays weekends and holidays: $7.00/hr.

KSA’s and/or Competencies required to successfully perform the work (attach Competency Model, if applicable):

• Ability to delegate and supervise nursing staff. Effective communication (written, verbal, and sign).
• Ability to participate in interdisciplinary team. Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Ability to work overtime due to staffing emergencies in a 24-hour 7-day-per-week psychiatric hospital which may require a 16-hour shift when necessary.
• Complete all annual competency training to include Therapeutic Options with physical restraints.
• Complete and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers with the American Heart Association.
• Demonstrates knowledge of recovery/trauma-informed care.

Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Nursing from an accredited institution or higher. Psych Nursing experience. Veteran or Veteran Spouse. Bilingual in Spanish.

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