1st Shift Unit Nurse Manager

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

12+ paid vacation days

8 paid sick days

4+ paid family personal days

Health insurance

Group life and optional life insurance

Flexible Reimbursement accounts

Student Loan Repayment opportunities

Virginia 529 College Savings Plan may

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks an experienced Unit Nurse Manager to lead a 1st shift team of RNs, LPNs and PCTs at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Danville, VA. The role focuses on delivering high-quality psychiatric care to adults 18–64 in a structured environment.

The incumbent will supervise nursing operations, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure comprehensive handoffs, documentation, and patient safety with trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• Current and in good standing RN license to practice in Virginia.
• Graduation from an accredited RN program.
• Experience in psychiatric nursing.
• Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of RNs, LPNs, and PCTs in providing nursing care to adult psychiatric patients (18–64).
• Provide trauma-informed psychiatric care and coordinate with multidisciplinary team.
• Oversee patient care from admission through discharge and supervise nursing staff on 1st shift.

Skills

Clinical problem solving

Patient management

Leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

RN license

Accredited RN program

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Title: Unit Nurse Manager

State Role Title:49115

Hiring Range: $111,586 - $153,988

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Southern Va Mental Health Inst

Agency Website:https://www.svmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for Nurse Managers that are new to state service and remain with the facility for one year.

Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Manager to lead a team of RNs, LPNs, and PCTs (Psychiatric Care Technicians) in providing nursing care to adult psychiatric patients (ages 18-64) in a safe and therapeutic environment. The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) supports Individuals by promoting recovery, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life. DBHDS operates 12 facilities: 8 behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured, intensive services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, or need substance use disorder services. DBHDS is committed to a life of possibilities for all Virginians. This position will work at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute, a 72-bed Joint Commission accredited State Mental Health Facility, located in Danville, VA.

The 1st shift RN Manager works closely with other members of a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide collaborative trauma-informed psychiatric care, prioritizing care according to patient acuity, and managing changes in patient behavior and/or physical condition. This position supervises a team of nurses and PCTs/CNAs on 1st shift and oversees patient care and operations to ensure the highest level of patient care. This position is actively involved in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care from the time of admission through discharge, and offers supervision and support to nurses and PCTs/CNAs.

Exceptional State Benefits Include:

• 13 paid holidays, 12+ paid vacation days, 8 paid sick days and 4+ paid family personal days per year; Family Medical Leave, Short- and Long-term disability coverage; Low-cost, comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance benefits; Group life and optional life insurance, and Flexible Reimbursement accounts.

Other state benefits include:

• Student Loan Repayment opportunities


• Virginia 529 College Savings Plan may be available for this role


• State Employee Discounts and More!

Minimum Qualifications

Current and in good standing Registered Nurse license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or license eligible; multi-state compact endorsement is accepted.

Graduation from an accredit registered nurse program.

Experience in psychiatric nursing.

Prior supervisory experience.

Valid driver's license is required and must remain valid and in good standing throughout employment.

This position will also require the applicant to be:

Skilled in clinical problem solving and patient management, and able to participate effectively in an interdisciplinary team process to treat psychiatric and sometimes aggressive patients.

Leadership, supervisory, and managerial abilities with effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to mentor and teach others.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment with constant interruption.

Computer skills and knowledge of and experience with electronic health records.

Knowledge and skills related to psychosocial rehabilitation/recovery models.

Knowledge of SVMHI admissions process.

Basic computer skills.

Additional Considerations

Experience as a Registered Nurse and/or RN supervisor in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term or correctional setting.

Veterans and people with National Service.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get the AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.