3rd Shift Nurse Manager

Position Title

3rd Shift Nurse Manager

Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute, Danville, VA

• Lead a team of RNs, LPNs, and Psychiatric Care Technicians (PCTs) in providing nursing care to adult psychiatric patients (ages 18‑64) in a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide collaborative trauma‑informed psychiatric care, prioritizing care according to patient acuity, and managing changes in patient behavior and/or physical condition.
• Supervise a team of nurses and PCTs on 3rd shift and oversee patient care and operations to ensure the highest level of patient care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care from admission through discharge, offering supervision and support to nurses and PCTs.

• Current registered nurse license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or license eligible; multi‑state compact endorsement accepted.
• Graduation from an accredited registered nurse program.
• Experience in psychiatric nursing.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Valid driver's license; must remain in good standing throughout employment.
• Skills:
  
  clinical problem‑solving and patient management; effective communication; leadership, supervisory and managerial abilities; mentorship; excellent organizational skills; ability to multitask in fast‑paced environments; computer skills and knowledge of electronic health records; knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation/recovery models; knowledge of SVMHI admissions process.
• Experience as a registered nurse and/or nurse supervisor in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long‑term or correctional setting is an additional consideration.
• Veterans and people with national service are encouraged to apply.

• Competitive shift differentials: 1st shift weekend $5.50/hr; 2nd shift weekday $5.50/hr; 2nd shift weekend/holidays $6.00/hr; 3rd shift weekday $4.00/hr; 3rd shift weekend/holidays $7.00/hr.
• 13 paid holidays, 12+ paid vacation days, 8 paid sick days, and 4+ paid family personal days per year.
• Family Medical Leave, Short‑term and Long‑term disability coverage, low‑cost comprehensive Anthem or Aetna health insurance benefits; group life and optional life insurance; flexible reimbursement accounts.
• Student loan repayment opportunities;
  Virginia 529 College Savings Plan may be available; state employee discounts.

Third shift: 11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.; some weekends and holidays may be required in rotation with other nurse managers.

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. SVMHI uses Form I‑9 and E‑Verify. SVMHI is a smoke and vape‑free facility in all buildings and outside facility grounds.

Human Resources
Phone: 434‑421‑3060
Email: svmhihrginia.gov