RN II-Admissions Office

Title: RN II-Admissions Office

State Role

Title:

RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst

Hiring Range: Starting pay $84,417 (Salary increases 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

Western State Hospital is hiring Registered Nurse II for our Admissions unit for 3rd shift. The schedule is as follows:

• On Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
• Flexible shift patterns: 2 12‑hour shifts and 2 8‑hour shifts per week, or 5 8‑hour shifts per week
• Includes every other weekend

We provide:

• Starting Salary: RN II starts at $84,418; total compensation value begins at $127,470, including salary, paid time off, and benefits
• Shift Differentials: $4.00/hour for 3rd shift weekdays; $7.00/hour for 3rd shift weekends/holidays
• Voluntary overtime available; mandatory overtime 4 hours per week

• Provide advanced, compassionate nursing care to individuals with psychiatric and co‑occurring disorders
• Follow hospital protocols and professional standards in a highly structured and supportive setting
• Participate actively in interdisciplinary treatment planning
• Implement safe practices for seclusion/restraint use, understanding the physical and emotional needs of each patient
• Promote recovery‑focused outcomes and a positive therapeutic environment

• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia / Compact licensure
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred)
• Ability to delegate and supervise nursing staff; effective communication (written, verbal, and sign)
• Ability to participate in an interdisciplinary team and assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Experience creating training material and maintaining a training program (preferred)
• Prior experience as a Nurse Supervisor or training (preferred)
• Familiarity with nursing philosophy of care, including trauma‑informed, person‑centered, and relationship‑based tenets
• Ability to work overtime during staffing emergencies in a 24‑hour, 7‑day‑per‑week psychiatric hospital, including potential 16‑hour shifts
• Complete annual competency training including TO III with physical restraints
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification via the American Heart Association
• Demonstrate knowledge of recovery / trauma‑informed care

• Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution or higher education
• Psych Nursing experience preferred
• Veteran or spouse of veteran
• Bilingual - 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. Veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members are encouraged to apply.

Name:
Elizabeth Weber
Phone:
Email: elizabeth.weberginia.gov