1st Shift Unit Nurse Manager
About The Position
Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Manager to lead a team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and psychiatric care technicians providing nursing care to adult psychiatric patients ages 18–64 in a safe and therapeutic environment. The position is based at the 72-bed, Joint Commission-accredited state mental health facility in Danville, Virginia. The first-shift RN Manager works with a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide collaborative, trauma-informed psychiatric care. The manager prioritizes care according to patient acuity, responds to changes in patients’ behavior or physical condition, supervises nurses and PCTs/CNAs, and oversees patient care and unit operations. The role participates in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care from admission through discharge, and provides supervision and support to nursing staff and PCTs/CNAs.
Requirements
- Current, good-standing Registered Nurse license to practice in Virginia, eligibility for Virginia licensure, or an accepted multistate compact endorsement.
- Graduation from an accredited registered nurse program.
- Experience in psychiatric nursing.
- Prior supervisory experience.
- Valid driver's license that must remain valid and in good standing throughout employment.
- Clinical problem-solving and patient-management skills.
- Leadership, supervisory, and managerial abilities; effective verbal and written communication skills; and ability to mentor and teach others.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
- Computer skills and knowledge of and experience with electronic health records.
- Knowledge and skills related to psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery models.
- Knowledge of the SVMHI admissions process.
- Basic computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a registered nurse and/or RN supervisor in a psychiatric or healthcare facility, acute-care, long-term-care, or correctional setting.
- Veteran status or National Service experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a team of RNs, LPNs, and PCTs/CNAs on first shift.
- Oversee patient care and unit operations to ensure a high level of care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team members to provide trauma-informed psychiatric care.
- Prioritize care based on patient acuity and manage changes in patient 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.
- Participate effectively in interdisciplinary care for psychiatric patients, including patients who may be aggressive.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus for Nurse Managers new to state service who remain with the facility for one year.
- 13 paid holidays, 12 or more paid vacation days, 8 paid sick days, and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
