Registered Nurse

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Roanoke County, Virginia, VA

1d•$87,373 - $120,575•Onsite

About The Position

Catawba Hospital is searching for a licensed RN interested in caring for adult and/or geriatric patients with psychiatric/mental health issues. Evenings, Nights and Weekend shifts are eligible for shift differential. Work as part of a dedicated team that provides individualized, recovery-focused care. Utilizing knowledge and experience, successful candidates will provide individuals quality nursing care to adult and geriatric psychiatric patients in accordance with Hospital policy and procedure, and standards of nursing practice. The successful candidates will evaluate, supervise, and provide performance guidance for staff. They will utilize nursing processes and knowledge in pharmacology, psychiatric disorders, as well as, physical, psychological and social needs when caring for our patients. Located in a beautiful rural setting, only 20 minutes from downtown Roanoke or Salem. Extensive orientation and training provided that will ensure your success as a new member on our Nursing Team. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate for the position under Va. Code 2.2-12-1.1

Requirements

RN license issued by Virginia Department of Health Professions Board of Nursing or other compact state.
New RN Graduates with their authorization to practice letter from the Board of Nursing are encouraged to apply.
Utilize nursing process with knowledge of pharmacology, psychiatric disorders and physical, psychological and social needs of the psychiatric patient.
Skills in delegating nursing activities.
Skills in supervising.
Skills in counseling nursing employees.
Demonstrates competency as defined on Competency Assessment.

Nice To Haves

Psychiatric, mental health, or long-term care experience preferred.
Previous registered nurse experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide individuals quality nursing care to adult and geriatric psychiatric patients in accordance with Hospital policy and procedure, and standards of nursing practice.
Evaluate, supervise, and provide performance guidance for staff.
Utilize nursing processes and knowledge in pharmacology, psychiatric disorders, as well as, physical, psychological and social needs when caring for our patients.