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 offers up to a $25,000 Bonus for Registered Nurses who are new to state service and remain with the facility for 2 years. A $15,000 sign-on bonus will be awarded to new hires to state service with a one-year written agreement required. An additional $10,000 retention bonus will be awarded to new hires, paid out one year after hire date and requiring a one-year written agreement. These bonuses are available to Registered Nurses who are new to DBHDS or have not worked for at least one year for the Department of Behavior Health Developmental Services (DBHDS). The mission of CCCA is to serve children and adolescents admitted to the Center by providing psychiatric diagnostic, evaluation, and treatment services of the highest quality attainable at a reasonable cost to the Commonwealth in coordination with the family, community services, and the professional community. The Center’s services are provided to Virginia’s youth toward the goal of improvement in their lives and development of their fullest potential. The Mission of the CCCA Nursing Department is to skillfully assess children for medical and mental health concerns when admitted for acute psychiatric care. The Registered Nurse responsibility is to report accurate information to the psychiatrist, who will then give direction to the RNs regarding appropriate medication and treatment regime to put into place for the patient.
Requirements
- Effective communication both verbal & written.
- Ability to participate in an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to lead educational groups.
- 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.
- Walking and/or standing for up to eight (8) hours or more.
- Bending & lifting.
- Ability to use TOVA techniques.
- May be exposed to aggressive patients.
- Ability to work scheduled shifts and overtime hours or shifts as required.
- Must hold current RN License.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Skills
- Veteran
- Spouse of a Veteran
Responsibilities
- Skillfully 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 for patients.
- Utilize knowledge of pharmacology, psychiatric disorders, and physical, psychological, & social needs of the psychiatric adolescent or child to assess, plan, implement, & evaluate patient care.
- Act as a resource person to communicate knowledge of the nursing process to other disciplines, community groups, & schools of nursing.
Benefits
- Up to a $25,000 Bonus for Registered Nurses new to state service
- $15,000 sign-on bonus for new hires to state service with a one-year written agreement
- $10,000 retention bonus paid out one year after hire date with a one-year written agreement
- Competitive Salaries
- Competitive Shift Differentials
- 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
