Registered Nurse (CCCA) Full Time
About The Position
The Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents (CCCA) is a children's psychiatric hospital seeking experienced nurses to fill the RN II position. CCCA's mission is to serve children and adolescents by providing high-quality psychiatric diagnostic, evaluation, and treatment services in coordination with families, community services, and the professional community. The goal is to improve the lives of Virginia's youth and help them develop their fullest potential. The CCCA Nursing Department's mission is to skillfully assess children for medical and mental health concerns during acute psychiatric care. Registered Nurses are responsible for reporting accurate information to the psychiatrist, who will then direct the appropriate medication and treatment regimen for the patient.
Requirements
- Current RN License.
- Effective communication both verbal & written.
- Competent with TOVA, CPR and knowledge of lab values for children & adolescents.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to apply knowledge to meet child & adolescent needs in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
- May be exposed to aggressive patients.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Skills
- Veteran Spouse of a Veteran
Responsibilities
- Assess children for medical and mental health concerns when admitted for acute psychiatric care.
- Report accurate information to the psychiatrist regarding appropriate medication and treatment regimes.
- Participate in an interdisciplinary team.
- Lead educational groups.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care utilizing knowledge of pharmacology, psychiatric disorders, and the physical, psychological, and social needs of the psychiatric adolescent or child.
- Act as a resource person to communicate knowledge of the nursing process to other disciplines, community groups, and schools of nursing.
- Walk and/or stand for up to eight (8) hours or more.
- Bend and lift.
- Use TOVA techniques.
- Work scheduled shifts and overtime hours or shifts as required.
Benefits
- Up to a $25,000 Bonus for Registered Nurses new to state service and remaining with the facility for 2 years ($15,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year written agreement, and an additional $10,000 retention bonus paid out one year after hire date with a one-year written agreement).
- Competitive Salaries
- Competitive Shift Differentials (1st shift weekend-$5.50 per hour, 2nd shift-weekday-$5.50 per hour/2nd shift weekend/holidays-$6.00 per hour, 3rd shift-weekday-$4.00 per hour/3rd shift weekend/holidays-$7.00 per hour)
- 13 paid holidays
- 12+ paid vacation days
- 9 paid sick days
- 4+ paid family personal days per year
- Family Medical Leave
- Short- and Long-term disability coverage
- Low-cost, comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance benefits
- Group life and optional life insurance
- Flexible Reimbursement accounts
- Internships
- Career Ladders
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- Referral Bonuses
- Student Loan Repayment opportunities
- Virginia 529 College Savings Plan may be available
- Relocation Reimbursement may be available
- State Employee Discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
