Registered Nurse II

Title: Registered Nurse II

State Role

Title:

RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst

Hiring Range: $84,418 (salary commensurate with experience.)

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Western State Hospital

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

$7,500 sign on bonus will be awarded to new hires to state service with a one-year written agreement required.

Schedule:

This position works a set 12-hour shift on a two-week rotating schedule. Employees work 36 hours one week and 48 hours the following week or vice versa. Available shifts are 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.

Competitive salaries: RN II-Starting Pay from $84,418 and increases to commensurate with experience, education, and credentials. Total compensation including paid time off and benefits begins at $120,408 for this role.

• 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, and 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!

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services supports individuals by promoting recovery, self‑determination, and wellness in all aspects of life. DBHDS operates 12 facilities: eight behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured, intensive services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, or need substance use disorder services.

DBHDS is committed to a life of possibilities for all Virginians.

Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), has been a leader in psychiatric treatment since 1828. WSH is a 302‑bed Joint Commission/CMS‑accredited psychiatric facility located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. Just 30 minutes from vibrant university towns, our hospital serves adults with serious mental health needs and is nationally recognized for its psychosocial rehabilitation “learning” programs.

WSH provides a modern clinical setting and a therapeutic environment for patients, supported by highly qualified staff. Employees also enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Shenandoah Valley, with nearby cities such as Charlottesville and Harrisonburg offering dining, entertainment, and outdoor activities, making Staunton an attractive place to live and work.

DBHDS is seeking dedicated, experienced Registered Nurse professionals. A Registered Nurse II at DBHDS is responsible for providing advanced nursing care for patients with psychiatric disorders in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, as well as nursing standards and regulations. Registered nurses are also responsible for safely implementing the use of seclusion/ restraints, including knowledge of physical and emotional risk factors of the patients served at the facility.

• Delegate and supervise nursing staff. Effective communication (written, verbal and sign).
• Ability to participate in interdisciplinary teamwork; assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Ability to work overtime due to staffing emergencies in a 24‑hour, 7‑day per week psychiatric hospital, which at times may mean working a 16‑hour shift if and when necessary.
• Complete all annual competency training, including TOVA III with physical restraints.
• Complete and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS)…