Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Shift Varies

Department PSYCHIATRIC - 206060 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift Pay Range $34.00 - $48.87

The registered professional nurse is responsible for utilizing job skills to effectively carry out the nursing process: including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, evaluation, documentation and time management. They are responsible for quality communication, teamwork and leadership/professionalism. They also direct, coordinate, and implement patient teaching, quality/safety initiatives, and activities of other health team personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.

• Provide care for the population assigned as a Registered Nurse II (RN II).
• Complete yearly mandatory competencies and unit‑specific competencies identified by the Director/Designee.
• Complete Professional Practice Ladder requirements and act as Charge Nurse, PI Activity, and department initiatives.
• Communicate and share information to Director/Designee and co‑workers through unit or hospital committee, educational workshops, or nursing articles.
• Maintain current portfolio and submit to Director/Designee annually by March 1st.
• Solicit and validate patient/family satisfaction, participate in peer review, and develop bulletin board or poster providing educational information.

• Education:
  
  Education Associates Nursing (RN Diploma, ASN or ADN) is required;
  Bachelors Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 1872 full‑time or part‑time hours (936 if holding BSN) of RN experience and a performance evaluation.
• Licensure: RN license required, state of residency must meet Virginia or West Virginia Boards of Nursing regulations; must have multistate license under NLC or single‑state license.
• Certification: BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) – American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) – AHA approved required; new hires must have AHA certification before orientation. Relevant specialty certification preferred.
• Must be competent to provide care using the nursing process and be reliable for phone communication with hospital.

• A Zero‑Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Retirement Savings Match.
• Robust Employee Assistance Program for emotional wellbeing.
• Membership to Healthy U:
  An Incentive-Based Wellness Program.
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, and professional development.
• Discounts to on‑campus dining and other perks.