Registered Nurse (RN)- 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.
Requirements
- Must have a valid VA RN licensure
- Experience practicing as a registered nurse required.
- 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 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.
- Skills to complete specific training to perform in a distinct, complex and secure environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience psychiatric, medical setting and/or correctional setting 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
- choice of health plan
- paid life insurance
- retirement plans
- discounts
- employee referral programs
- 12 paid holidays
- annual leave
- family personal leave
- sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
