RN Part Time

Title

Title: RN Part Time

State Role

Title:

Registered Nurse I

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)./

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.

Western State Hospital 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 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.

• Part‑time RN position on either 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift.
• Availability 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.
• Minimum of 64 hours per month.
• Must work 4 hours on either Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day, as well as 4 hours on another holiday (e.g., the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, or New Year’s Day).
• Shift Differentials:
  • 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; effective communication (written, verbal and sign).
• Ability to participate in interdisciplinary team and assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Ability to work overtime due to staffing emergencies; may entail 16‑hour shift if 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.
• Knowledge of recovery/trauma‑informed care.
• Provide quality care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• 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.
• Document and communicate skilfully.
• Use specialized training for promoting mental wellness recovery.

• 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.

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