Registered Nurse - II

Title: Registered Nurse - II

Role Title: 49113

Hiring Range: Starting pay $82,000 (Salary commensurate with experience)

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Western State Hospital

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

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

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.
Bonus Offer for Registered Nurses (RNs)
o $15,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year written agreement.
Position Available: Registered Nurse (RN)
- 1 Spruce 1st Shift
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.

The successful candidate must work every other weekend, with holidays and overtime required as needed.

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.

Benefits of Working at Western State Hospital (DBHDS):
• Career advancement and continuing education opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Retirement savings plans (two options).
• 24/7 on-site security.
• Paid sick leave and personal time off.
• Employee discounts on entertainment, travel, fitness, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Three weeks of paid training.
• 12 paid holidays and vacation time.
• Paid life insurance coverage.
• Student loan repayment options.
• Referral bonuses.
• Virginia 529 College Savings Plan (eligibility may apply).
• Relocation reimbursement (eligibility may apply).

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.

Special Instructions

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