REGISTERED NURSE II (INTERNATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM)

Title: REGISTERED NURSE II (INTERNATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM)

State Role Title: 49113

Hiring Range: $81,959 - $113,104

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website: https://www.esh.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position is only for those nurses registered with the International Nurse Program.

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Currently offering a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus to those new to state service with a one year written agreement.

Eastern State Hospital, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773, with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state of the art campus, situated on 500 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system, and is accredited by the Joint Commission.


ESH invites applications for the position of Registered Nurse II. This position is open to the International Nurse Program nurses.

We are currently hiring for 12-hour shifts: D/E 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. or E/N 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.

The Registered Nurse, Sr. will utilize knowledge base and experience, provide quality nursing care to adult and geriatric psychiatric patients through the nursing process in accordance with hospital policy and procedure and standards of nursing practice. Evaluates, supervises, documents and provides guidance in performance of staff.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Additional Considerations

None.

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.

This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or facility need. All ESH positions may be required to work different shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays, and/or overtime as requested, in the event of an emergency.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

These positions are hourly/wage and not eligible for benefits. Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than 29 hours a week and are limited to working 1500 hours in a year.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone # 757-208-7717) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, nationa