Registered Nurse Clinician A (INTERNATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM)

Title: Registered Nurse Clinician A (INTERNATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM)

State Role Title: 49113

Hiring Range: $81,959 to Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

Agency Website: www.chs.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.

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2026.

CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person’s individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use.


CSH invites applications for the position of Registered Nurse Clinician A (RNCA). 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 will utilize knowledge base and experience, provide quality nursing care to adult psychiatric patients through the nursing process in accordance with hospital policy and procedure and standards of nursing practice. Registered Nurses are also responsible for being informed of and skilled in the safe use of Seclusion/Restraints including knowledge of physical/emotional risk factors. Evaluates, supervises, documents and provides guidance in performance of staff.

Minimum Qualifications

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

-Ability to work on any ward requested

-Basic knowledge of assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care utilizing knowledge of pharmacology, psychiatric disorders, and physical, psychological and social

-Skilled in supervising, evaluating and counseling nursing employees

-Supervisory skills should include performance improvement activities, documentation, and effective leadership ability

-The ability to delegate nursing activities is also required.

Additional Considerations

-Bilingual applicants are highly preferred

-BSN is strongly preferred

-Strongly prefer experience in providing nursing care in healthcare setting according to the Nursing Process

-Strongly prefer experience working with people with mental illness, geriatric issues, and/or substance abuse

-Strongly prefer supervisory experience, however new graduates are encouraged to apply

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.

Central 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.

An extensive criminal history background investigation, not limited to employment references, drug testing and E-Verify will be conducted.

Central 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.

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