RN II-Dedicated Admissions Office-Float

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Staunton, VA

38d•$84,418 - $116,497•Onsite

About The Position

Western State Hospital is recruiting an RN II for the Admissions Office/Float position. The role provides professional nursing coverage for the hospital’s Admissions Office and serves as a hospital-wide float RN when Admissions Office coverage is not needed. The RN completes nursing admission processes for new patients, provides age-appropriate psychiatric nursing care, develops and implements individualized care plans, administers medications and treatments, responds to behavioral and medical emergencies, and maintains timely, accurate clinical documentation. The RN covers the Admissions Office nurse during leave and may be assigned to inpatient units based on staffing and patient-care needs. In unit assignments, the RN may take on charge nurse responsibilities, coordinate staff assignments, communicate significant patient or staffing concerns, and support safe and effective nursing care. The role also serves as a clinical resource and role model, assists with staff orientation and training, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, participates in performance improvement, and supports recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care. This position provides direct care in a safe, therapeutic environment at a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week psychiatric hospital. Care is delivered in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and supports patients in improving or maintaining their physical, mental, and social functioning, with the goal of discharge to a less restrictive setting. The RN may work on adult acute admissions, geriatric, and extended rehabilitation service units. The position requires flexibility to move between admissions coverage and inpatient assignments, and may require overtime or extended shifts during staffing emergencies.

Requirements

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, 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 Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care.
Ability to provide advanced nursing care to patients with psychiatric disorders in accordance with hospital policies, nursing standards, and regulations.
Ability to safely implement seclusion and restraints, with knowledge of patient physical and emotional risk factors.

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, ostomy, and wound care.
Veteran or veteran spouse.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Complete nursing admission processes for newly admitted patients.
Provide age-appropriate psychiatric nursing care, including assessment, care planning, medication administration, treatments, and documentation.
Respond to behavioral and medical emergencies and support safe, therapeutic patient-care environments.
Cover the Admissions Office nurse during leave and serve as a hospital-wide float RN when Admissions Office coverage is not required.
Accept inpatient unit assignments according to staffing and patient-care needs; perform charge nurse duties when assigned, including coordinating staff assignments.
Communicate significant patient and staffing concerns to appropriate supervisors and colleagues.
Provide leadership in performance management by communicating unit goals, coaching and mentoring staff, providing constructive feedback, and addressing performance concerns.
Support staff competency through ongoing education, identification of training needs, documentation of education, orientation, and in-service training.
Conduct monthly environmental rounds, monitor safety issues, and model professional, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed practice.
Use clear, respectful verbal, written, and electronic communication; follow the chain of command and collaborate with scheduling and unit leadership.
Use nursing processes and evidence-based practices to assess patient status, plan and implement care, document services, and participate in treatment planning.
Monitor patient and milieu acuity through regular rounding, report significant clinical changes promptly, and maintain patient tracking documentation.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, contribute to patient education and clinical evaluations, and support Psychosocial Rehabilitation groups or curricula.
Complete annual competencies and the core competency packet, maintain BLS certification, and assist with staff education.
Delegate and supervise staff effectively, support teamwork and attendance reliability, assist coworkers, accept pull assignments, and flex schedules or work extended shifts to meet care needs.
Participate in performance improvement, use critical thinking to problem-solve, and recommend clinical improvements.

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.
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.