Registered Nurse

City of Virginia Beach; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Hiring bonus $5,000

Job summary

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse with two (2) or more years of experience working with adults with physical or intellectual disabilities to work as the RN Unit Manager for the Developmental Services division. Here’s the exciting part - the selected candidate will qualify for a $5,000 hiring bonus!

Responsibilities include assessments, Nursing Process execution for IPP objectives, collaboration with the IDT, supervising LPNs, staff

Qualifications

• Requires current Virginia RN licensure or Compact designation.
• Two+ years of clinical experience with adults with disabilities.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Overtime/hours flexibility as needed by department.

Responsibilities

• Provide biological, psychological, and social assessments of clients.
• Apply nursing process to support IPP healthcare objectives.
• Collaborate with IDT and health professionals to meet IPP goals.
• Supervise LPNs, conduct evaluations, and provide training.
• Complete quality assurance review of client records.
• Manage schedules, monitor overtime, and participate in on-call coverage.
• Support residents and engage with community to aid services.

Skills

Disabilities

Facilitation

Health Care

Nursing Process

Office Administration

Patient Care

Supervision

Job description

Compensation Grade

G28

Compensation Range & Starting Salary

Pay Range: $66,331.20-$103,376.00
Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime)

No

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

About Us

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is looking for a licensed Registered Nurse with two (2) or more years of experience working with adults with physical or intellectual disabilities to work as the RN Unit Manager for the Developmental Services division. Here’s the exciting part - the selected candidate will qualify for a $5,000 hiring bonus!

Responsibilities

• Provide biological, psychological, and social assessments of clients.

• Use all aspects of the nursing process to facilitate the healthcare objectives of the Individual Program Plan (IPP).

• Collaborate with members of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and other health care professionals in the community to ensure the objectives of the IPP are met as well as the welfare, health, and safety of the individuals we serve.

• Provide technical support, teaching, and training to non-licensed staff regarding health care services and medication administration.

• Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) completing performance evaluations, competencies, and training for licensed staff.

• Complete quality assurance review of client records specific to the healthcare management of the individual.

• Participate in training, meetings, and participate in community engagements to further support the individuals residing in the ICF.

• Establish work schedules, monitor and approve LPN leave requests, and report to the Nurse Manager on the use of overtime.

• Provide on-call coverage on a rotating basis along with the team of RN’s.

The City offers a generous benefits package , which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and paid leave.

Preferences

• Two (2) years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse
• One (1) or more years of supervisory/performance management experience
• Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities
• Nursing experience in a long-term care or Intermediate Care Facility
• Experience with staff orientation, education, and/or training

Additional Requirements

• DMV Transcript: Yes
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: Yes
• Physical: No
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original full-time employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.

• $1,250 will be awarded in the first paycheck.
• $1,750 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
• $2,000 will be awarded upon completion of the employee’s one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.

This posting is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and will be closed once a selection is made or a sufficient pool of qualified candidates has been achieved.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Requires current and valid licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State of Virginia or as a part of the Compact Designation (Multi-State Privileges) and two (2) or more years of clinical experience to be specified by the hiring department. Current CPR certification. Must have a current and valid driver’s license. Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. This position may require that incumbents to wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, safety footwear, hard hats, safety eyewear, gloves, or other safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employee’s supervisor based on position assignments. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination.

Skills

• Disabilities
• Facilitation
• Health Care
• Nursing Process
• Office Administration
• Patient Care
• Supervision

Working Conditions

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.

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Official Job Descriptions

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VRS Contribution

All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace

The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.