RN Part Time

Contact Information

Name:
Elizabeth Weber

Phone:

Email: elizabeth.weberginia.gov

Agency:
Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:

Western State Hospital

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

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). WSH is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide direct patient care in a safe, therapeutic environment for a specific patient population in its 24/7 psychiatric facility. Care will be delivered in accordance with policies and procedures, with an emphasis on patient‑specific needs and competencies.

• 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 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 Licensed Practical Nurses (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 a 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.

• Current unrestricted RN license usable in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Ability to delegate and supervise nursing staff and effective communication (written, verbal, and sign).
• Ability to participate in interdisciplinary team; 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 may include working a 16‑hour shift when necessary.
• Complete all annual competency training, including TOVA III with physical restraints.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers with the American Heart Association.
• Demonstrate knowledge of recovery‑trauma informed care.
• Provide quality care as part of an interdisciplinary team and maintain accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
• Create healthy interpersonal interactions on adult acute admissions unit, geriatric unit, and extended rehabilitation service unit.
• Observe and report feedback regarding interventions, treatments, behaviors, physical and emotional wellbeing, and other situations.
• Document and communicate effectively.
• Utilize specialized training for promoting mental wellness recovery.

• Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution or higher education.
• Psychiatric Nursing experience.
• Veteran or Veteran…