Registered Nurse I (Entry Level RN) Working 12 Hr., PM Shifts
Job description
Title: Registered Nurse I (Entry Level RN) Working 12 Hr., PM Shifts
Hiring Range: $69,297/year - $95,630/year - Salary Commensurate with Relevant Years of Experience
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst
Agency Website: https://swvmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov/swvmhi/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Position Hours: 6:30 p.m.- 7:00 a.m. Working at Least Every Other Weekend
Shift Differentials and Weekend/Holiday Supplements Available
RN Is assist people in recovery from mental illness by:
- Using the Nursing Process to implement and evaluate nursing care delivery as reflected on
- Creating healthy interpersonal interactions with individuals on adult acute admission units,
- Maintaining accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for forensic and
- Administering medications, providing treatments, assisting with individual/family activities and education, and other direct care services
- Being part of an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental team to provide, observe,
promote holistic well-being
- Demonstrating professional leadership as a Primary Nurse, Charge Nurse, Medication Nurse,
- Overseeing assignments and performance of Psychiatric Care Technicians and float staff
KSAs and or Competencies required to successfully perform the work:
- New graduate from an accredited school of Nursing and or possesses basic knowledge of
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional registered nursing to provide care
medical/physical treatments, wound prevention, and falls prevention
- Demonstrated ability to practice infection control measures and appropriately apply standards in daily activities
- Demonstrated ability to safely and efficiently administer medications to a group of diverse
up documentation in the Electronic Health Record
- Demonstrate successful interventions to manage conflict including crises and aggressive
emotional stress
- Ability to lead subordinate staff and inspire motivation in others
- Demonstrated ability to use assertiveness skills and maintain composure
- Ability to maintain concentration with multiple interruptions and appropriately prioritize needs
- Demonstrate oral, written, telephone, and electronic skills to adequately communicate with
health record documentation, and “hand-off” information satisfactorily to other caregivers at all
levels in the facility
- Vision and hearing adequate to recognize and respond to situations and ensure safety of
- Physical requirements necessary: repetitious walking and/or standing; bending, lifting and
and to perform or assist them in activities of daily living
- Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are experiencing
- Ability to work overtime in a staffing emergency
- Computer skills needed including use of electronic health record
Minimum Qualifications
1. Require License or eligibility to practice as Registered Nurse by the Virginia State Board of
Nursing in the State of Virginia
2. Require graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Experience in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term care or correction setting is preferred.
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.
Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SWVMHI) 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. For classified positions, postings will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.
SWVMHI offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, at least 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.
SWVMHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer located in Marion, VA. 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.
DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.
A fingerprint-based criminal history check, a Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check, and drug testing is required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & 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 (Go to the code sections to see barrier crimes).
Contact Information:
Name: Rebecca Richardson
Phone: 276-783-1204
Email: rebecca.richardson@dbhds.virginia.gov
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 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
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