Registered Nurse ll - AM shift

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Marion, VA

2d•$84,418•Onsite

About The Position

SWVMHI in Marion, VA (Smyth County) is recruiting a 12-hour AM Shift Registered Nurse II to join its dedicated and talented Nursing Service Team. Position Hours: 6:30 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. Working at Least Every Other Weekend.

Requirements

Must be a Licensed Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or applicant status

Nice To Haves

Strongly prefer supervisory experience with knowledge of performance management and evaluation processes.
Strongly prefer experience working with individuals with mental illness, forensic, geriatric, and/or substance abuse issues.
Prefer supervisory experience and competency in Charge Nurse role.
Computer skills, including use of electronic health record, are needed.

Responsibilities

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with successful outcomes with an interdisciplinary treatment team and to implement an effective Nursing Care Plan as part of an integrated interdisciplinary Comprehensive Treatment Plan.
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of professional registered nursing to provide care appropriate to adult and geriatric populations, including client care treatments, wound prevention, and falls prevention.
Ability to administer medications, assess effectiveness and provide education to client and/or family safely and efficiently.
Ability to perform infection prevention and control practices and appropriately apply standards in daily activities.
Demonstrate oral, written, and electronic skills to adequately communicate with others including client, family, and other customers; complete medical record documentation, and “hand-off” information satisfactorily to other caregivers.
Demonstrate successful interventions to manage conflict including crises and aggressive behavior, motivate others, work effectively in a constantly changing environment, and able to tolerate emotional stress.
Some knowledge of mental health laws that pertain to clients admitted to SWVMHI, and of accreditation/regulating organizations that establish standards.
Computer skills to perform document development, learning tools, and electronic communication.
Ability to hear and see to assess and respond to safety concerns.
Ability to adhere to scheduling requirements as described by policy and able to work overtime in a staffing emergency.
Demonstrated ability to effectively inspire and lead others toward facility goals.
Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness, ID/DD, and/or additional forensic/legal involvement.