Registered Nurse Coordinator

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Dinwiddie, VA

8d•$120,597 - $166,424•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 2026. 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. The hospital 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

Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Prior significant psychiatric nursing experience required & demonstrated experience in managerial elements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a state mental health facility
Experience collaborating with Senior and Executive Leadership

Responsibilities

Extensive knowledge of mental illnesses and principles and practices of psychiatric nursing.
Knowledge of, and ability to effectively implement principles of leadership, management, and team-building and quality improvement.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and direct unit-based comprehensive nursing activities.
Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, develop and motivate employees.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Nursing Leadership peers, discipline staff, administration, the public and other agencies.
Ability to supervise and make judgments about staff performance and provide actionable positive and corrective feedback.
Ability to effectively manage resources and multiple, changing priorities.
Comprehensive knowledge of administrative functions and demonstrated ability to develop unit objectives, policies and standards.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate clinical and administrative issues and participate in budget development and management.