Registered Nurse- Shift Supervisor (Evening Shift)
About The Position
VCBR provides recovery, opportunity and support to residents so they may safely return to their communities and is the only facility in the Commonwealth that provides such service. The Registered Nurse (RN II) upholds the professional image of the Nursing Department as a role model & mentor for other disciplines, utilizing knowledge base & experience; provides nursing care to residents through the nursing department; maintains a safe, therapeutic environment, using the least restrictive measures necessary and upholds the rights and dignity of the residents & their families. The successful incumbent will have the following KSA's and/or Competencies required to successfully perform the job duties. Knowledge of: professional nursing principles and techniques used in the assessment, care and treatment of individuals with mental illness, aging individuals, women, men, and culturally diverse individual's unique healthcare needs respectively: laws and regulations covering nursing practices relative to rules on resident/client protection for residents/clients with mental/psychological illness/disabilities: principles and procedures of infection control in a high-risk environment to minimize the risk of the transmission of communicable diseases: principles of effective, verbal, written and group communication to accurately and effectively communicate job related information; medical terminology used in the assessment, care and treatment of residents/clients with mental/psychological illness/disabilities in order to support and assess mental health problems, work with physicians to develop care plans, assess crisis, provide support and education, and integrate internal and external mental health services; skills to complete specific training to perform in a distinct, complex and secure environment.
Requirements
- Knowledge of: professional nursing principles and techniques used in the assessment, care and treatment of individuals with mental illness, aging individuals, women, men, and culturally diverse individual's unique healthcare needs respectively.
- Knowledge of and skills: to complete specific training to perform in a distinct, complex and secure environment.
- Knowledge of: of laws and regulations covering nursing practices relative to rules on resident/client protection for residents/clients with mental/psychological illness/disabilities.
- Knowledge of: principles and procedures of infection control in a high risk environment to minimize the risk of the transmission of communicable diseases.
- Knowledge of: principles of effective, verbal, written and group communication to accurately and effectively communicate job related information.
- Knowledge of : medical terminology used in the assessment, care and treatment of residents/clients with mental/psychological illness/disabilities in order to support and assess mental health problems, work with physicians to develop care plans, assess crisis, provide support and education, and integrate internal and external mental health services.
- Must have a valid VA Registered Nurse licensure.
Nice To Haves
- Experience psychiatric, medical setting and/or correctional setting preferred
- Supervisory experience preferred
Responsibilities
- provides nursing care to residents through the nursing department
- maintains a safe, therapeutic environment, using the least restrictive measures necessary
- upholds the rights and dignity of the residents & their families
Benefits
- VCBR offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of health plan, paid life insurance and retirement plans, discounts, employee referral programs, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
