Nursing Unit Manager

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Petersburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 it opened its 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 2027. CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). It also has 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. CSH believes that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person’s individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use.

Requirements

Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or in a compact state.
Prior significant psychiatric nursing experience required.
Demonstrated experience in managerial elements.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct unit-based comprehensive nursing activities.
Supervise, train, develop, and motivate employees.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Nursing Leadership peers, discipline staff, administration, the public, and other agencies.
Supervise and make judgments about staff performance and provide actionable positive and corrective feedback.
Effectively manage resources and multiple, changing priorities.
Develop unit objectives, policies, and standards.
Evaluate clinical and administrative issues and participate in budget development and management.