RN II-Dedicated Admissions Office-Float
About The Position
Western State Hospital is hiring an RN II for its Admissions Office/Float position. The role provides professional nursing coverage for the Admissions Office and hospital-wide float coverage when Admissions Office coverage is not required. The RN completes admission nursing processes for newly admitted patients; provides age-appropriate psychiatric nursing care; develops and implements individualized care plans; administers medications and treatments; responds to behavioral and medical emergencies; and ensures timely, accurate clinical documentation. The position covers for the Admissions Office nurse during leave and may be assigned to inpatient units according to staffing and patient-care needs. On an inpatient unit, the RN may perform charge nurse responsibilities, coordinate staff assignments, communicate significant patient and staffing concerns, and support safe, effective nursing care. The RN serves as a clinical resource and role model, supports orientation and training, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, participates in performance improvement, and promotes recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care. Flexibility and the ability to move between Admissions Office work and inpatient assignments are essential. Western State Hospital is a 302-bed Joint Commission- and CMS-accredited psychiatric facility in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Its nursing department provides 24-hour direct care to psychiatric patients, working with multidisciplinary teams to support patients’ physical, mental, and social functioning and facilitate discharge to less restrictive settings.
Requirements
- Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or compact licensure.
- 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 during staffing emergencies in a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week psychiatric hospital, including shifts of up to 16 hours when necessary.
- Complete required annual competency training, including TOVA III with physical restraints.
- Complete and maintain American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers.
- Knowledge of recovery-oriented 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.
- Training in IV cannulation, tube feeding, catheter care, ostomy care, and wound care.
- Veteran or veteran spouse.
- Bilingual Spanish skills.
Responsibilities
- Complete the nursing admission process for newly admitted patients.
- Provide age-appropriate psychiatric nursing care, assess patient status, and use the nursing process and evidence-based practices.
- Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans and participate in treatment planning.
- Administer medications and treatments, document care, and maintain accurate patient tracking information.
- Respond to behavioral and medical emergencies and report significant clinical changes to supervisors and physicians.
- Provide Admissions Office coverage during the assigned nurse’s leave and float to inpatient units as operational needs require.
- When assigned to a unit, perform charge nurse responsibilities as needed, coordinate staff assignments, and communicate significant patient and staffing concerns.
- Delegate and supervise nursing staff and support safe, effective delivery of nursing care.
- Coach and mentor staff, provide constructive feedback, identify training needs, document education, and assist with orientation and training of new employees.
- Promote a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment, including conducting monthly environmental rounds and modeling professional and recovery-oriented principles.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, contribute to patient education and clinical evaluations, and support Psychosocial Rehabilitation programs through group leadership or curriculum support.
- Participate in performance improvement activities and recommend improvements and solutions to clinical problems.
- Complete required annual competencies, maintain BLS certification, complete the core competency packet, and provide in-service training.
- Maintain dependable attendance, assist coworkers, accept pull assignments, respond to emergencies, and flex schedules or work extended shifts when needed to meet patient-care needs.
- Apply trauma-informed care and comply with professional nursing standards, hospital policies, and procedures.
Benefits
- $7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires to state service, subject to a one-year written agreement.
- Paid holidays, vacation days, sick days, and family personal days.
- Family Medical Leave.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Low-cost health insurance through Anthem or AETNA.
- Group life and optional life insurance.
- Flexible reimbursement accounts.
- Internships, career ladders, and 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.
- Shift differentials for specified evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
