RN II Shift Supervisor-1 Hickory, 2 Hickory, and 2 Elm

Title: RN II Shift Supervisor-1 Hickory 2 Hickory and 2 Elm

State Role Title:RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst

Hiring Range: Salary range is a minimum of $93000 up to a maximum of$124000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Western State Hospital

Agency Website: Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Western State Hospital is recruiting internally for RN-II Shift Supervisor (Formerly RNCB) to provide quality nursing care and a safe therapeutic environment for a specific patient population utilizing knowledge base and experience through the nursing process. This recruitment is for the below units and shifts:
1 Hickory-1st/2nd shift
2 Hickory- 3rd/1st shift
2 Elm- 2nd/3rd shift

RN-II Shift Supervisor will provide direct patient care in a safe therapeutic environment for a specific patient population in a 24-hour 7 day a week psychiatric hospital that conforms to care and treatment policies and procedures and demonstrates knowledge of population specific needs and competencies.

Providing quality care as a part of an interdisciplinary team
Maintaining accountability in a safe secure and therapeutic environment
Creating healthy interpersonal interactions on adult acute admissions unit geriatric
unit and extended rehabilitation service unit
Observing and reporting feedback regarding interventions treatments behaviors
physical and emotional wellbeing and other situations
Documenting and communicating
Using specialized training for promoting mental wellness recovery

The Nursing Department provides 24-hour direct care services to psychiatric patients. The goal of care is to facilitate
discharge to a less restrictive setting by assisting patients to improve and/or maintain their physical mental and social
functioning. This nursing care goal is achieved in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team


Exceptional State Benefits Include:
13 paid holidays 12 paid vacation days 9 paid sick days and 4 paid family personal days per year; Family Medical Leave Short- and Long-term disability coverage; Low-cost comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance benefits; Group life and optional life insurance and Flexible Reimbursement accounts.
Other state benefits include:
Internships Career Ladders and Continuing Education Opportunities
Referral Bonuses
Student Loan Repayment opportunities
Virginia 529 College Savings Plan may be available for this role
Relocation Reimbursement may be available for this role
State Employee Discounts and More!

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental services support individuals by promoting recover self-determination and wellness in all aspects of life. DBHDS operates 12 facilities: eight behavioral health facilities for adults a training center a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents a medical center and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured intensive services for individuals with mental illness intellectual disability or need substance use disorder services. DBHDS is committed to a life of possibilities for all Virginians.

Who We Are
Western State Hospital part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) has been a leader in psychiatric treatment since 1828. WSH is a 302-bed Joint Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. Just 30 minutes from vibrant university towns our hospital serves adults with serious mental health needs and is nationally recognized for our Psychosocial Rehabilitation Learning programs.

WSH provides a modern clinical setting and a therapeutic environment for patients supported by highly qualified staff. Employees also enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Shenandoah Valley with nearby cities such as Charlottesville and Harrisonburg offering dining entertainment and outdoor activities making Staunton an attractive place to live and work.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a Current RN license that is eligible to be utilized in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Must be a current WSH Employee for at least one year (waived to 6 months with current RNCs recommendation.
Must currently hold a minimum of a RN II position.
Ability to delegate and supervise nursing staff. Effective communication (written
verbal and sign).
Ability to participate in interdisciplinary team. Ability to 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 at times may mean working a 16-hour shift if and when
necessary.
Complete all annual competency training to include TOVA III with physical restraints.
Complete and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers
with the American Heart Association
Demonstrates knowledge of recovery/trauma informed care.

Additional Considerations

Bachelors and Masters Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution or higher education.
Psych Nursing experience preferred
Veteran or Spouse of Veteran
Bilingual - Spanish

Special Instructions

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

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

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginias Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you clearly and specifically detail all relevant work experience; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.
Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police FBI) local agency checks Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks employment verification and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1 the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers individuals convicted of specific (barrier) crimes or those with pending barrier charges.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation please notify Human Resources at during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity: 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.

Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We strongly encourage veterans active members of the Virginia National Guard and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply to the state application and respond accordingly.

Contact Information

Name: Elizabeth Weber

Phone:

Email:

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). Service-Connected 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.