RN Part Time
About The Position
Western State Hospital (WSH) is a state-of-the-art psychiatric facility that has been in operation since 1828 under the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just 30 minutes from major university towns, WSH is a 302-bed, Joint Commission-accredited hospital. Affiliated with the University of Virginia's Department of Psychiatric Medicine, it serves as a training ground for professionals in nursing, social work, psychology, and activity therapy from various institutions. Position Available: Registered Nurse (RN) WSH is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide direct patient care in a safe, therapeutic environment for a specific patient population in its 24/7 psychiatric facility. Care will be delivered in accordance with policies and procedures, with an emphasis on patient-specific needs and competencies.
Requirements
- Current unrestricted RN license that is able to be utilized in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- 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
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of recovery/trauma informed care.
- Must be able to provide quality care as a part of an interdisciplinary team
- Must be able to maintain accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment
- Must be able to create healthy interpersonal interactions on adult acute admissions unit, geriatric unit, and extended rehabilitation service unit
- Must be able to Observe and report feedback regarding interventions, treatments, behaviors, physical and emotional wellbeing, and other situations
- Must be skilled in Documenting and communicating
- Must be able to use specialized training for promoting mental wellness recovery
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution or higher education.
- Psych Nursing experience
- Veteran or Veteran Spouse
- Bilingual in Spanish
Responsibilities
- Deliver quality care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Maintain accountability in a secure, therapeutic environment.
- Foster healthy interpersonal interactions in adult acute admissions, geriatric, and extended rehabilitation units.
- Observe and report on interventions, treatments, behaviors, and emotional wellbeing.
- Accurately document patient care and communication in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Supervise unit staff, including Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) and LPNs.
- Assist individuals with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and perform direct one-on-one patient observations.
- Apply de-escalation techniques to manage behavioral incidents.
- Administer medication and treatments as directed.
- Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team regarding patient status and care plans.
Benefits
- Shift and Weekend Differentials
- Paid holidays (Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day, and another holiday)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
