1st Shift Unit Nurse Manager

DHRM•Danville, VA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Manager to lead registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and psychiatric care technicians providing nursing care to adult psychiatric patients ages 18–64 in a safe, therapeutic environment. The 72-bed Joint Commission-accredited state mental health facility is located in Danville, Virginia. The 1st shift RN Manager works with a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide collaborative, trauma-informed psychiatric care. The manager prioritizes care according to patient acuity and manages changes in patients’ behavior or physical condition. This role supervises nurses and PCTs/CNAs on 1st shift and oversees patient care and operations to support high-quality care. The manager participates in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care from admission through discharge, and provides supervision and support to nurses and PCTs/CNAs.

Requirements

Current and in-good-standing Virginia Registered Nurse license, or eligibility for licensure; multi-state compact endorsement is accepted.
Graduation from an accredited registered nurse program.
Experience in psychiatric nursing.
Prior supervisory experience.
Valid driver’s license that remains valid and in good standing throughout employment.
Clinical problem-solving and patient-management skills, including the ability to participate effectively in interdisciplinary care for psychiatric and sometimes aggressive patients.
Leadership, supervisory, and managerial abilities, with effective verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment with constant interruptions.
Computer skills and knowledge of, and experience with, electronic health records; basic computer skills are also specified.
Knowledge and skills related to psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery models.
Knowledge of the SVMHI admissions process.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a registered nurse and/or RN supervisor in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term care, or correctional setting.
Veterans and people with National Service experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a team of RNs, LPNs, and PCTs/CNAs on 1st shift.
Oversee patient care and unit operations to ensure a high level of patient care.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide trauma-informed psychiatric care.
Prioritize care according to patient acuity and manage changes in patients’ behavior or physical condition.
Participate in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care from admission through discharge.
Provide supervision, support, mentoring, and teaching to nurses and PCTs/CNAs.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus for Nurse Managers who are new to state service and remain with the facility for one year.
13 paid holidays per year.
12 or more paid vacation days per year.
8 paid sick days per year.
4 or more paid family personal days per year.
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.
Student loan repayment opportunities.
Virginia 529 College Savings Plan may be available for this role.
State employee discounts.