RN II

Job Title

RN II

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents (Comm Ctr for Child & Adolescents)

Starting Pay $84,418 per year / Sign‑On Bonus up to $25,000 (commensurate with experience)

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General Public - G

The Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents, a psychiatric hospital, is seeking experienced nurses to fill the RN II position.

CCCA offers up to a $25,000 bonus for Registered Nurses that are new to state service and remain with the facility for 2 years.

Below bonuses are available to Registered Nurses that are new to DBHDS or have not worked for at least one year for the Department of Behavioral Health Developmental Services (DBHDS):

• $15,000 sign‑on bonus will be awarded to new hires with a one‑year written agreement.
• An additional $10,000 retention bonus will be awarded one year after hire and requires a one‑year written agreement.

The mission of CCCA is to serve children and adolescents admitted to the Center by providing psychiatric diagnostic, evaluation, and treatment services of the highest quality attainable at a reasonable cost to the Commonwealth in coordination with the family, community services, and the professional community.

The CCCA Nursing Department’s mission is to skillfully assess children for medical and mental health concerns when admitted for acute psychiatric care. The Registered Nurse is responsible for reporting accurate information to the psychiatrist, who then gives direction to the RNs regarding appropriate medication and treatment regimen.

• 1st shift weekend – $5.50 per hour
• 2nd shift weekday – $5.50 per hour; 2nd shift weekend/holidays – $6.00 per hour
• 3rd shift weekday – $4.00 per hour; 3rd shift weekend/holidays – $7.00 per hour

• 13 paid holidays, 12+ paid vacation days, 9 paid sick days, and 4+ paid family personal days per year;
  Family Medical Leave, Short‑and Long‑term disability coverage;
  Low‑cost, comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance benefits;
  Group life and optional life insurance;
  Flexible Reimbursement accounts.

• Internships, career ladders and continuing education opportunities
• Referral bonuses
• Student loan repayment opportunities
• Virginia 529 College Savings Plan may be available for this role
• Relocation reimbursement may be available for this role
• State employee discounts and more

Effective communication both verbal & written. Ability to participate in an interdisciplinary team. Ability to lead educational groups. Ability to assess, plan, implement, & evaluate patient care utilizing knowledge of pharmacology, psychiatric disorders, AND physical, psychological, & social needs of the psychiatric adolescent or child. Competent with TOVA, CPR and knowledge of lab values for children & adolescents. Basic computer skills.

Ability to apply knowledge to meet child & adolescent needs in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Act as a resource person to communicate knowledge of the nursing process to other disciplines, community groups, & schools of nursing. Walking and/or standing for up to eight (8) hours or more. Bending & lifting. Ability to use TOVA techniques. May be exposed to aggressive patients.

Ability to work scheduled shifts and overtime hours or shifts as required.

• Veteran or Veteran Spouse
• Bilingual
• Bachelor’s Degree

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.

Applicants must list all relevant experience that they wish to be considered for this position. A fingerprint‑based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate.

• 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…