RN II Shift Supervisor-1 OAK, 2 ELM, 2 HICKORY, and 2 PINE

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Staunton, VA

10d•$93,000 - $124,000•Onsite

About The Position

Western State Hospital is recruiting current employees for an RN II Shift Supervisor to provide quality nursing care and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for a specific patient population, using nursing knowledge and the nursing process. Positions are available on 1 Oak, 2 Elm, and 2 Pine on first or second shift, and 2 Hickory on third shift. The role provides direct patient care in a psychiatric hospital operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Care must follow applicable policies and procedures and reflect knowledge of population-specific needs and competencies. The Nursing Department works with a multidisciplinary team to help patients improve or maintain physical, mental, and social functioning and progress toward discharge to a less restrictive setting. Western State Hospital is a 302-bed, Joint Commission- and CMS-accredited psychiatric facility serving adults with serious mental health needs. The hospital provides a modern clinical setting and therapeutic environment and is part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.

Requirements

Current RN license eligible for use in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Must be a current Western State Hospital employee with one year of combined employment with WSH or DBHDS; this requirement may be reduced to six months with a recommendation from the current RNC.
Previous psychiatric nursing experience.
Ability to delegate and supervise nursing staff.
Effective written, verbal, and sign communication skills.
Ability to participate in an interdisciplinary team and assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Ability to work overtime due to staffing emergencies in a 24-hour, seven-day-per-week psychiatric hospital, including shifts of up to 16 hours when necessary.
Complete annual competency training, including TOVA III with physical restraints.
Complete and maintain Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of recovery- and trauma-informed care.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution, or higher education.
Psychiatric nursing experience (also listed as a minimum qualification).
Veteran or spouse of a veteran.
Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide quality nursing care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Provide direct patient care in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
Create healthy interpersonal interactions on adult acute admissions, geriatric, and extended rehabilitation service units.
Observe and report information about interventions, treatments, behaviors, and patients’ physical and emotional wellbeing.
Document and communicate relevant patient-care information.
Use specialized training to promote mental wellness and recovery.
Delegate and supervise nursing staff.
Participate in interdisciplinary teams and assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Work overtime during staffing emergencies, including shifts of up to 16 hours when necessary.
Complete annual competency training, including TOVA III with physical restraints, and maintain required Basic Life Support certification.

Benefits

13 paid holidays, 12 or more paid vacation days, 9 paid sick days, and 4 or more paid family personal days per year.
Family Medical Leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Low-cost Anthem or AETNA health insurance.
Group life and optional life insurance.
Flexible reimbursement accounts.
Career ladders and continuing education opportunities.
Referral bonuses.
Student loan repayment opportunities.
Virginia 529 College Savings Plan may be available for this role.
Relocation reimbursement may be available for this role.
State employee discounts.