Registered Nurse II

Title: Registered Nurse II

State Role

Title:

RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst

Hiring Range: Salary Range: $87,373/yr. to $120,575/yr.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst

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:

8 hour shifts 2:30 p.m.

- 11:00 p.m. Working at Least Every Other Weekend

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with successful outcomes with an interdisciplinary treatment team and to implement an effective Nursing Care Plan as part of an integrated interdisciplinary Comprehensive Treatment Plan.

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of professional registered nursing 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 in daily activities.

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 able to 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 effectively inspire and lead others toward facility goals.

Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness, /DD, and/or additional forensic/legal involvement.

The following physical requirements are necessary: repetitious 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.

• Must be a Licensed Nurse in the 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.

Background Investigation:
All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. Under Virginia Code

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ( barrier ) crimes or those with pending  barrier  charges.

Reasonable Accommodations:
Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

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