Registered Nurse II (Nights)

DHRM•Danville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II provides advanced nursing care for patients with psychiatric disorders in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, nursing standards, and regulations at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute, a 72-bed Joint Commission-accredited state mental health facility in Danville, Virginia. The role includes safely implementing seclusion and restraints while understanding the physical and emotional risk factors of the patients served. This position works night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. in 12-hour shifts on a non-rotating Pitman schedule, with weekends worked on a rotating basis. Overtime may be required. New employees must complete a consecutive four-week orientation for on-the-job training. The first week’s orientation runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break; the Nurse Educator schedules weeks two through four, which include some day shifts.

Requirements

Experience working as a Registered Nurse.
Current and good-standing Registered Nurse license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or eligibility for licensure; a multistate compact endorsement is accepted.
Valid driver’s license that remains valid and in good standing throughout employment.
Knowledge of nursing theory and practice, including psychiatric nursing.
Knowledge and skills related to psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery models.
Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal communication, team-focused care, and a professional approach.
Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate care using knowledge of pharmacology, psychiatric and physical disorders, and patients’ cultural needs.
Ability to delegate, supervise, and evaluate nursing processes to help solve complex problems.
Successfully complete BLS, Therapeutic Options (TO), and other required training upon employment.
Complete the required consecutive four-week New Employee Orientation.

Nice To Haves

Registered Nurse experience in a psychiatric or healthcare facility, acute care, long-term care, or correctional setting.
Veteran status or National Service experience.
Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced nursing care to patients with psychiatric disorders in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, nursing standards, and regulations.
Safely implement seclusion and restraints, with knowledge of the physical and emotional risk factors of patients served.
Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using knowledge of pharmacology, psychiatric and physical disorders, and individual patients’ cultural needs.
Delegate, supervise, and evaluate nursing processes to help solve complex problems.
Provide clinical knowledge and serve as a resource to staff.
Complete required training, including BLS and Therapeutic Options.

Benefits

Up to a $25,000 bonus for Registered Nurses new to state service who remain with the facility for two years.
$15,000 sign-on bonus for new hires to state service, with a one-year written agreement required.
Additional $10,000 retention bonus for qualifying new hires, paid one year after hire and requiring a one-year written agreement.
Competitive shift differentials.
13 paid holidays, 12 or more paid vacation days, 8 paid sick days, and 4 or more paid family personal days per year.
Family Medical Leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Low-cost, comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance.
Group life and optional life insurance.
Flexible reimbursement accounts.
Internships, career ladders, and continuing education opportunities.
Referral bonuses.
Student loan repayment opportunities.
Virginia 529 College Savings Plan may be available for this role.
State employee discounts.