Registered Nurse ll - AM shift

• Title: Registered Nurse II - AM shift
• State Role
  
  Title:
  
  RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst
• Hiring Range: Minimum Salary: $84,418/year - Salary Commensurate with Relevant Years of Experience
• Pay Band: 5
• Agency: Dept Behavioral Health & Developmental Services
• Location: Southwestern VA Mental Health Institute, Marion, VA (Smyth County)
• Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov
• Recruitment Type: General Public - G

SWVMHI in Marion, VA (Smyth County) is recruiting a 12‑hour AM Shift Registered Nurse II to join its dedicated and talented Nursing Service Team. Position

Hours:

6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Working at least every other weekend. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary treatment team and to implement an effective Nursing Care Plan as part of an integrated comprehensive treatment plan. Considerable knowledge of professional registered nursing principles to provide care appropriate to adult and geriatric populations, including client care treatments, wound prevention, and falls prevention.

Ability to administer medications, assess effectiveness and provide education to client and/or family safely and efficiently. Ability to perform infection prevention and control practices and appropriately apply standards daily. Demonstrate oral, written, and electronic skills to adequately communicate with others including client, family, and other customers; complete medical record documentation and hand‑off 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 mental health laws that pertain to clients admitted to SWVMHI, and of accreditation/regulating organizations that establish standards. Computer skills to perform document development, learning tools, and electronic communication. Ability to hear and see to assess and respond to safety concerns. Ability to adhere to scheduling requirements as described by policy and able to work overtime in a staffing emergency.

Demonstrated ability to inspire and lead others toward facility goals. Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness, /DD, and/or additional forensic/legal involvement.

Physical requirements:

repetitive walking and/or standing; bending, lifting and reaching overhead to position, restrain, transfer, transport, and/or escort individuals, and to perform or assist in activities of daily living.

• Licensed Nurse in Commonwealth of Virginia or applicant status

• Strongly prefer supervisory experience with knowledge of performance management and evaluation processes.
• Strongly prefer experience working with individuals with mental illness, forensic, geriatric, and/or substance abuse issues.
• Prefer supervisory experience and competency in Charge Nurse role.
• Computer skills, including use of electronic health record, are needed.

The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Under Virginia Code 37.2‑314 and 37.2‑408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services cannot employ or utilize individuals convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or those with pending “barrier” charges. Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preferences…