Registered Nurse Part-Time

Title: Registered Nurse Part-Time

State Role Title: W49113

Hiring Range: $53.50/hr

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Western State Hospital

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Western State Hospital (WSH) is a state-of-the-art psychiatric facility that has been in operation since 1828 under the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just 30 minutes from major university towns, WSH is a 302-bed, Joint Commission-accredited hospital. Affiliated with the University of Virginia's Department of Psychiatric Medicine, it serves as a training ground for professionals in nursing, social work, psychology, and activity therapy from various institutions.

Position Available: Registered Nurse (RN)
WSH is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (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. 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., or 8-hour shifts from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., and 11 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 $5.50/hr. on weekends, and holidays: $6.00/hr.
• 3rd shift weekdays $4.00/hr. on weekends, and holidays: $7.00/hr.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Virginia licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or eligibility for licensure in Virginia; multi-state compact endorsement accepted.
• Experience as an RN in psychiatric, acute care, long-term care, or correctional facilities preferred.
• Ability to effectively assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Strong clinical knowledge and supervisory skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
• Must complete BLS, TOVA, and other required training upon employment.
• Must successfully maintain competencies required by WSH.

Additional Considerations

• Preference for candidates with a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is highly desired.
• Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
certification desired

Special Instructions

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