Job Description

Job Description

Virginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health for a nursing job in Colonial Heights, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Behavioral Health
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Employment Type: Staff

Title: Registered Nurse (RNCA)

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State Role Title: 49113

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

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Pay Band: 5

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Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

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Location:  Central State Hospital

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Agency Website:  

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Recruitment Type: General Public - G

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Job Duties

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Registered Nurses at Central State Hospital are responsible for providing quality nursing care to adult psychiatric patients through the nursing process in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, as well as nursing standards. RN’s are also responsible for being informed of and skilled in the safe use of Seclusion/Restraints including knowledge of physical/emotional risk factors.

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Minimum Qualifications

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- Nursing Experience
- Licensure to practice as Registered Nurse by Virginia State Board of Nursing in the State of Virginia or Compact License. Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing.
- Valid Virginia Driver's License

- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with successful outcomes with an interdisciplinary treatment team and to implement an effective Nursing Plan of Care as part of an integrated interdisciplinary Treatment Plan.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of professional registered nursing to provide care appropriate to adult populations, including patient care treatments, wound prevention, falls prevention, and implementation of infection prevention and control practices
- Able to make appropriate nursing assessments and interventions for existing or potential patient care needs
- Ability to safely and efficiently administer medications, assess effectiveness, and provide teaching to patient and family
- Ability to perform infection prevention and control practices and appropriately apply standards in daily activities
- Demonstrate oral, written, and electronic skills to adequately communicate with others including patient, family, and other customers; provide patient/family education; complete medical record documentation, and “handoff” information satisfactorily to other caregivers
- Demonstrate successful interventions to manage conflict including crises and aggressive behavior, motivate others, work effectively in a constantly changing environment, and tolerate emotional stress
- Some knowledge of the laws that identify & describe types of patients admitted to CSH, and of the accreditation/regulating organizations that establish standards
- Computer skills to perform document development, learning tools, and electronic communication
- Ability to hear and see in order to assess and respond to safety concerns
- Ability to work overtime in a staffing emergency
- Successfully complete T.O. (Therapeutic Options of Virginia) Training and CPR
- Supervisory skills to include performance improvement activities, documentation, and effective leadership ability
- Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic/legal involvement.
- Physical requirements necessary: repetitious walking and/or standing; bending, lifting and reaching overhead to position, restrain, transfer, transport, and/or escort patients, and to perform or assist in activities of daily living.

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Additional Considerations

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- 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

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Special Instructions

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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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Central State Hospital only accepts online applications via RMS. 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 RMS 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.

Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.

DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.

DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY

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Contact Information

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Name: Central State Hospital

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Phone:

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Email:

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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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

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Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Virginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services Job ID #5021138. Posted job title: Behavioral Health Rn (Rnca)

About Virginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services

The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

supports individuals by promotion recovery, self-determination and wellness in

all aspects of life.

A life of Possibilities for All Virginians

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Retention bonus
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Health Care FSA

Job Tags

Holiday work, Immediate start,

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