Rnca

Title: RNCA

State Role Title: 49113

Hiring Range: $81959 $113104; Salary to Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Central State Hospital

Agency Website: Type: General Public G

Job Duties

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870 when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property with a scheduled completion date of 2026.

CSH maintains the only maximumsecurity treatment facility in the state 111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the persons individual needs recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication evidencebased group and individual therapy peer support psychosocial rehabilitation vocational training preparation for court and treatment for substance use.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with successful outcomes with an
interdisciplinary treatment team and to implement an effective Nursing Plan of Care
as part of an integrated interdisciplinary Treatment Plan.
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of professional registered
nursing to provide care appropriate to adult populations including patient care
treatments wound prevention falls prevention and implementation of infection
prevention and control practices
Able to make appropriate nursing assessments and interventions for existing or
potential patient care needs
Ability to safely and efficiently administer medications assess effectiveness and
provide teaching to patient and family
Ability to perform infection prevention and control practices and appropriately apply
standards in daily activities
Demonstrate oral written and electronic skills to adequately communicate with
others including patient family and other customers; provide patient/family
education; complete medical record documentation and handoff information
satisfactorily to other caregivers
Demonstrate successful interventions to manage conflict including crises and
aggressive behavior motivate others work effectively in a constantly changing
environment and tolerate emotional stress
Some knowledge of the laws that identify & describe types of patients admitted to
CSH and of the accreditation/regulating organizations that establish standards
Computer skills to perform document development learning tools and electronic
communication
Ability to hear and see in order to assess and respond to safety concerns
Ability to work overtime in a staffing emergency
Successfully complete T.O. (Therapeutic Options of Virginia) Training and CPR
Supervisory skills to include performance improvement activities documentation and
effective leadership ability
Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are
experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic/legal
involvement.
Physical requirements necessary: repetitious walking and/or standing; bending lifting
and reaching overhead to position restrain transfer transport and/or escort
patients and to perform or assist in activities of daily living.

Minimum Qualifications

Require License or eligibility to practice as Registered Nurse by Virginia State Board of Nursing in the State of Virginia.
Require graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing. BSN preferred.
Strongly prefer experience in providing nursing care in healthcare setting according to
the Nursing Process.

Additional Considerations

BSN preferred.
Strongly prefer experience in providing nursing care in healthcare setting according to
the Nursing Process.
Strongly prefer experience working with people with mental illness geriatric issues
and/or substance abuse.
Strongly prefer supervisory experience.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Central State Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin political affiliation disability genetic information age retaliation parental status pregnancy military service/status or other nonmerit factor. We commit to a diverse and inclusive workforce that is reflective of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

In addition the Commonwealth of Virginia/Central State Hospital offers excellent health and life insurance benefits access to ShortTerm (STD) and LongTerm (LTD) Disability benefits twelve 12 paid holidays and other leave benefits and a state retirement plan with options for taxdeferred retirement savings including employer matching.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
For consideration interested applicants must apply by completing the online application and/or submit a resume. However emailed faxed and handdelivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. on the listed closing date. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Central State Hospital welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.

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In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting supporting and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

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In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.