RN Part Time

Position Overview

Title: RN Part Time

State Role

Title:

RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst

Hiring Range: $53.50/Hour Plus Shift and Weekend Differentials

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

Job Duties

Western State Hospital (WSH) is a state‑of‑the‑art psychiatric facility that has been in operation since 1828 under the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just 30 minutes from major university towns, WSH is a 302‑bed, Joint Commission‑accredited hospital. Affiliated with the University of Virginia's Department of Psychiatric Medicine, it serves as a training ground for professionals in nursing, social work, psychology, and activity therapy from various institutions.

Position Available:
Registered Nurse (RN)

• Deliver quality care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain accountability in a secure, therapeutic environment.
• Foster healthy interpersonal interactions in adult acute admissions, geriatric, and extended rehabilitation units.
• Observe and report on interventions, treatments, behaviors, and emotional wellbeing.
• Accurately document patient care and communication in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Supervise unit staff, including Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) and LPNs.
• Assist individuals with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and perform direct one‑on‑one patient observations.
• Apply de‑escalation techniques to manage behavioral incidents.
• Administer medication and treatments as directed.
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team regarding patient status and care plans.

Western State Hospital is seeking applicants for the part‑time RN position on either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift. Successful candidates must be available to work 4, 8, or 12‑hour shifts on weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Monday) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. or 7 a.m.–3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., or 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. Part‑time RNs are required to work a minimum of 64 hours per month.

Additionally, they must work 4 hours on either Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day, as well as 4 hours on another holiday, such as the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, or New Year’s Day.

• 1st shift weekends and holidays: $5.50/hr.
• 2nd shift weekdays: $5.50/hr. on weekends, and holidays: $6.00/hr.
• 3rd shift weekdays: $4.00/hr. on weekends, and holidays: $7.00/hr.

• Ability to delegate and supervise nursing staff; effective communication (written, verbal, and sign).
• Ability to participate in interdisciplinary team; ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Ability to work overtime, including 16‑hour shifts if necessary, due to staffing emergencies in a 24‑hour, 7‑day per week psychiatric hospital.
• Complete all annual competency training to include Therapeutic Option with physical restraints.
• Completed and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers with the American Heart Association.
• Demonstrates knowledge of recovery/trauma informed care.

• Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution or higher education.
• Psych Nursing experience.
• Veteran or Veteran Spouse.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

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.
* 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 preference to qualified veterans and service members. We strongly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply to the state application and respond accordingly.

Name:
Elizabeth Weber

Phone:

Email: elizabeth.weberginia.gov