RN, Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse

Position: RN I
Title:

RN I

State Role

Title:

Registered Nurses

Hiring Range: $79,260 (Salary Commensurate with experience.)

Pay Band: 5

Agency:
Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:

Western State Hospital

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Job Duties

Western State Hospital is hiring new Registered Nurses!

* $7,500 sign on bonus will be awarded to new hires to state service with a one-year written agreement required.

The above bonus is available for Registered Nurse I that are new to DBHDS or have not worked for at least one year for Department of Behavior Health Developmental Services (DBHDS).

Schedule:

This position works a set 12-hour shift on a two-week rotating schedule. Employees work 36 hours one week and 48 hours the following week or vice versa. Available shifts are 7:00 a.m.

-7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.

-7:30 a.m.

Competitive salaries: RN II-Starting Pay from $79,572 and increases to commensurate with experience, education, and credentials. Total compensation including paid time off and benefits begins at $120,408 for this role.

Competitive Shift Differentials

* 1st shift weekend-$5.50 per hour

* 2nd shift-weekday-$5.50 per hour/2nd shift weekend/holidays-$6.00 per hour

* 3rd shift-weekday-$4.00 per hour/3rd shift weekend/holidays-$7.00 per hour

Exceptional State Benefits Include:

* 13 paid holidays, 12+ paid vacation days, 9 paid sick days and 4+ paid family personal days per year;
Family Medical Leave, Short- and Long-term disability coverage;
Low-cost, comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance benefits;
Group life and optional life insurance, and Flexible Reimbursement accounts.

Other state benefits include:

* Internships, Career Ladders and Continuing Education Opportunities

* Referral Bonuses

* Student Loan Repayment opportunities

* Virginia 529 College Savings Plan may be available for this role

* Relocation Reimbursement may be available for this role

* State Employee Discounts and More!

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental services support individuals by promoting recover, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life. DBHDS operates 12 facilities: eight behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured, intensive services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, or need substance use disorder services.

DBHDS is committed to a life of possibilities for all Virginians.

Western State Hospital may be just the place to practice your profession and contribute to health care. We are a 250 bed Joint Commission/CMS accredited hospital located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley within 30 minutes of major university towns. Our new wings are scheduled to open by the end of March, which will add 56 beds to our capacity.

The hospital is well regarded locally and across the state, has provided consultation or working tours to seven other states regarding our Psychosocial Rehab "Learning" programs, effectively recruits and retains professional staff, and works actively within the hospital and with our community partners to produce good clinical and quality of life outcomes for individuals.

DBHDS is seeking dedicated, experienced Registered Nurse Professionals. A Registered Nurse II at DBHDS is responsible for providing advanced nursing care for patients with psychiatric disorders in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, as well as nursing standards and regulations. Registered Nurses are also responsible safely implementing the use of Seclusion/Restraints including knowledge of physical/emotional risk factors of the patients served at the facility.

Minimum Qualifications

* Knowledge of basic nursing standards and fundamentals.

* Current, Virginia license to practice as a Registered Nurse or license eligible; multi-state compact endorsement is accepted.

* Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care utilizing knowledge of pharmacology, psychiatric and physical disorders and cultural needs of the psychiatric patient.

* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

* Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited institution of higher education, work experience may substitute for education.

Additional Considerations

Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution or higher education.

Psych Nursing experience

Veteran or Veteran Spouse

Bilingual in Spanish

Special Instructions

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.

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