RN II-Dedicated Admissions Office-Float

DHRM•Staunton, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Western State Hospital is recruiting an RN II to provide professional nursing coverage for the Admissions Office and serve as a hospital-wide float RN when Admissions Office coverage is not required. The nurse completes admission nursing processes for newly admitted patients; provides age-appropriate psychiatric nursing care; develops and implements individualized nursing care plans; administers medications and treatments; responds to behavioral and medical emergencies; and ensures timely, accurate clinical documentation. The position also provides coverage 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 duties, coordinate staff assignments, and communicate significant patient and staffing concerns. The RN serves as a clinical resource and role model, helps orient and train new employees, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, participates in performance improvement, and supports recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care. The position requires flexibility to move between Admissions Office and inpatient assignments. It is based in a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week psychiatric hospital and provides direct care to adults with serious mental health needs in a safe, therapeutic environment. Nursing care is delivered with a multidisciplinary team to help patients improve or maintain physical, mental, and social functioning and transition to less restrictive settings. The role includes care for patients in acute admissions, geriatric, and extended rehabilitation service units.

Requirements

Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in Virginia, or compact licensure.
Ability to delegate and supervise nursing staff.
Effective written, verbal, and sign-language communication skills.
Ability to participate in an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Ability to work overtime during staffing emergencies in a 24-hour, seven-day-a-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 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 status.
Bilingual ability in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Complete the nursing admission process for newly admitted patients.
Provide age-appropriate psychiatric nursing care using the nursing process and evidence-based practices.
Assess patient status, develop and implement individualized nursing care plans, administer medications and treatments, document care, and participate in treatment planning.
Respond to behavioral and medical emergencies and safely implement seclusion and restraints in accordance with applicable training and requirements.
Provide Admissions Office coverage during the regular nurse's leave and serve as a hospital-wide float RN when Admissions Office coverage is not required.
Accept inpatient unit assignments based on staffing and patient-care needs; perform charge nurse responsibilities when assigned, coordinate staff assignments, and communicate significant patient and staffing concerns.
Delegate tasks, supervise nursing staff, coach and mentor staff, provide constructive feedback, address performance concerns, and collaborate on staff development.
Provide ongoing staff education, identify training needs, document completed education, and deliver in-service training.
Promote a safe and therapeutic environment by conducting monthly environmental rounds, monitoring safety issues, and modeling professional and recovery-oriented behavior.
Monitor patient and milieu acuity through regular rounding, promptly report significant clinical changes, and maintain accurate patient-tracking documentation.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, contribute to patient education and clinical evaluations, and support Psychosocial Rehabilitation programs through group leadership or curriculum support.
Complete annual competencies and required training, maintain BLS certification, and complete the core competency packet.
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.
Use critical thinking and trauma-informed care, recommend improvements, and help solve problems in the clinical setting.

Benefits

$7,500 sign-on bonus for qualifying 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 comprehensive Anthem or Aetna health insurance.
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 shifts, weekends, and holidays.