Registered Nurse Coordinator

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 121,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Retirement plans

Sick leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services seeks a Registered Nurse Coordinator at Central State Hospital in Petersburg. The role leads unit-based nursing care, oversees staff, and ensures evidence-based clinical practices and safety for patients.

This position requires Virginia RN licensure, substantial psychiatric nursing experience, and demonstrated managerial ability.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of mental illnesses and principles and practices of psychiatric nursing.
• Experience with leadership, management, team-building and quality improvement.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct unit-based nursing activities.
• Ability to supervise, train and motivate employees.

Responsibilities

• Direct unit-based nursing activities and ensure patient safety.
• Supervise, train and motivate nursing staff.
• Communicate effectively with leadership, peers, staff and the public.
• Collaborate on budget development and resource management.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing knowledge

Leadership and management

Communication skills

Budget/administration

Education

RN license (Virginia)

Job description

Title: Registered Nurse Coordinator

State Role Title:49115

Hiring Range: $120,597-$166,424

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2026.

CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person’s individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use.

• Extensive knowledge of mental illnesses and principles and practices of psychiatric nursing.
• Knowledge of, and ability to effectively implement principles of leadership, management, and team-building and quality improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and direct unit-based comprehensive nursing activities.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, develop and motivate employees.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Nursing Leadership peers, discipline staff, administration, the public and other agencies.
• Ability to supervise and make judgments about staff performance and provide actionable positive and corrective feedback.
• Ability to effectively manage resources and multiple, changing priorities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of administrative functions and demonstrated ability to develop unit objectives, policies and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate clinical and administrative issues and participate in budget development and management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Prior significant psychiatric nursing experience required & demonstrated experience in managerial elements.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in a state mental health facility
• Experience collaborating with Senior and Executive Leadership

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Requirements

Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only.

Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé.

Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.

Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

Background Investigation

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific (“barrier”) crimes or those with pending “barrier” charges.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at [phone] during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity

The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference

DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Benefits

• choice of health plans
• paid life insurance
• retirement plans
• 13 paid holidays
• annual leave
• family personal leave
• sick leave
• employee discount programs
• and more!

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 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.