Registered Nurse

Overview

Title: Registered Nurse

State Role

Title:

Registered Nurses

Hiring Range: $74,297 - $102,530

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Catawba Hospital

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

• Day, Evening and Night shifts available for a licensed RN interested in caring for adult and/or geriatric patients with psychiatric/mental health issues. Evening, Nights and Weekend shifts are eligible for shift differential.
• Work as part of a dedicated team that provides individualized, recovery-focused care. Provide quality nursing care to adult and geriatric psychiatric patients in accordance with Hospital policy and procedure, and standards of nursing practice.
• Evaluate, supervise, and provide performance guidance for staff.
• Utilize nursing processes and knowledge in pharmacology, psychiatric disorders, and physical, psychological, and social needs when caring for patients.
• Extensive orientation and training provided to ensure success as a member of the Nursing Team.
• Overtime worked will be paid at one and one-half times the regular hourly rate of pay.
• A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required for the finalist candidate under Va. Code 2.2-12-1.1.

• RN license issued by Virginia Department of Health Professions Board of Nursing or other compact state. Candidates with authorization to practice letters are encouraged to apply.
• Utilize nursing process with knowledge of pharmacology, psychiatric disorders and physical, psychological and social needs of the psychiatric patient.
• Skills in delegating nursing activities, supervising, and counseling nursing employees.
• Demonstrates competency as defined on Competency Assessment.

• Psychiatric, mental health, or long-term care experience preferred.
• Previous registered nurse experience preferred.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Requirements:
Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through Page Up the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.

Background Investigation:
All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services cannot employ or utilize as volunteers individuals convicted of specific barrier crimes or those with pending barrier charges.

Reasonable Accommodations:
Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity:
The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Benefits: DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 14 paid holidays in 2026, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more.

Name:
Beth Rhodes

Phone:

Email: beth.rhodesginia.gov

Note:

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022 - February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants may need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) from DARS or DBVI. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .