Registered Nurse I

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Registered Nurse I at the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute to provide comprehensive nursing care for individuals with serious mental illness in both acute and chronic phases.

Active RN license to practice in VA or license eligible is required, with BSN or higher preferred. Salary begins at $91,931 and can go up to $126,865; recruitment is General Public - G. This is an on-site position with opportunities to collaborate across departments.

Qualifications

• Active RN license to practice in VA or license eligible.
• Multi-state compact endorsement accepted.
• Prior mental health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for individuals with serious mental illness in acute and chronic phases.
• Think critically to manage multiple priorities and delegate effectively within the team.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and communicate clearly to patients and staff.

Skills

RN license

Multi-state compact

Education

BSN or higher

Job description

Title: Registered Nurse I

State Role Title:Registered Nurse I

Hiring Range: Starting Salary $91,931- Max salary $ 126,865

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Northern VA Mental Health Inst

Agency Website:https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/nvmhi/careers/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care of individuals who have a serious mental illness both in the acute and chronic phase. Ability to think critically in situations that require managing multiple priorities. Ability to formulate and implement broad based nursing actions and a variety of individualized treatment interventions in complex care situations. Knowledge and skill in group leadership and dynamics. Ability to supervise performance of and make judgments about performance and provide actionable positive and corrective feedback to others. Ability to delegate effectively and in accordance with regulations. Able to contribute to cohesiveness of work team including accepting feedback from others. Ability to collaborate, problem solve and negotiate with colleagues of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team and all departments and disciplines. Ability to utilize effective oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of pharmacology, psychiatric and physical conditions and biopsychosocial needs of patients and the principles and practices of psychiatric nursing.

Minimum Qualifications

Active RN license to practice in VA or License eligible; multi-state compact endorsement is accepted- please upload your RN License

Additional Considerations

• BSN or higher education degree
• Prior work experience providing customer service
• Prior work in a health care setting

Special Instructions

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply.

EEO/AA/TTY.

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute 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.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption.

A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

Name: Sahar Attai

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.