Registered Nurse (CCCA) Full Time

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

12+ paid vacation days

9 paid sick days & 4+ paid personal/vs

Relocation reimbursement

Student loan repayment opportunities

Virginia 529 college savings plan may2

Job summary

The Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents (CCCA) is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse II to join its inpatient pediatric psychiatric team. This full-time RN II position offers a starting annual pay range and a comprehensive benefits package.

New-hire bonuses include up to $25,000 for state service entrants, a $15,000 sign-on with a one-year agreement, and a $10,000 retention bonus after one year. Competitive shift differentials are also provided.

Qualifications

• Effective communication both verbal & written.
• Ability to participate in an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to lead educational groups.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, & evaluate patient care with knowledge of pharmacology and psychiatric disorders.

Responsibilities

• Assess medical and mental health concerns for admitted pediatric patients.
• Report accurate information to the psychiatrist to guide medication and treatment decisions.
• Provide nursing care within an acute inpatient psychiatric setting.
• Collaborate with family, community services, and interdisciplinary teams to support patient care.

Skills

Effective communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Lead educational groups

Pharmacology knowledge

CPR

TOVA

Basic computer skills

Tools

TOVA

CPR

Job description

Title: Registered Nurse (CCCA) Full Time

State Role Title: RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst

Hiring Range: Starting Pay from $87,372 - $120,574 per year

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Comm Ctr for Child & Adoles

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/ccca/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents is a children's psychiatric hospital seeking experienced nurses to fill the RN II position.

CCCA offers up to a $25,000 Bonus for Registered Nurses that are new to state service and remain with the facility for 2 years.

$15,000 sign-on bonus will be awarded to new hires to state service with a one-year written agreement required.

An additional $10,000 retention bonus will be awarded to new hires. The retention bonus will be paid out one year after hire date and require a one-year written agreement.

Above bonuses are available to Registered Nurse that are new to DBHDS or have not worked for at least one year for Department of Behavior Health Developmental Services (DBHDS).

The mission of CCCA is to serve those children and adolescents admitted to the Center by providing psychiatric diagnostic, evaluation, and treatment services of the highest quality attainable at a reasonable cost to the Commonwealth in coordination with the family, community services, and the professional community. The Center’s services are provided to Virginia’s youth toward the goal of improvement in their lives and development of their fullest potential.

The Mission of the CCCA Nursing Department is to skillfully assess children for medical and mental health concerns when admitted for acute psychiatric care. The Registered Nurse responsibility is to report accurate information to the psychiatrist, who will then give direction to the RNs regarding appropriate medication and treatment regime to put into place for the patient.

Competitive Salaries

Competitive Shift Differentials

• 1st shift weekend - $5.50 per hour
• 2nd shift-weekday - $5.50 per hour / 2nd shift weekend / holidays - $6.00 per hour
• 3rd shift-weekday - $4.00 per hour / 3rd shift weekend / holidays - $7.00 per hour

Exceptional State Benefits Include:

• 13 paid holidays, 12+ paid vacation days, 9 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.
• Internships, Career Ladders and Continuing Education Opportunities
• Referral Bonuses
• Student Loan Repayment opportunities
• Virginia 529 College Savings Plan may be available for this role
• Relocation Reimbursement may be available for this role
• State Employee Discounts and More!

Minimum Qualifications

(KSA referring to Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

Effective communication both verbal & written. Ability to participate in an interdisciplinary team. Ability to lead educational groups. Ability to assess, plan, implement, & evaluate patient care utilizing knowledge of pharmacology, psychiatric disorders, AND physical, psychological, & social needs of the psychiatric adolescent or child. Competent with TOVA, CPR and knowledge of lab values for children & adolescents. Basic computer skills. Ability to apply knowledge to meet child & adolescent needs in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Act as a resource person to communicate knowledge of the nursing process to other disciplines, community groups, & schools of nursing. Walking and/or standing for up to eight (8) hours or more. Bending & lifting. Ability to use TOVA techniques. May be exposed to aggressive patients. Ability to work scheduled shifts and overtime hours or shifts as required.

Additional Considerations

• Bilingual Skills
• Veteran
• Spouse of a Veteran

Required Screening and Vaccination

A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position.

DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at [phone] for assistance.

DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Contact Information

Name: John Lee

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 their 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.