Registered Nurse I

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern VA Mental Health Institute in Falls Church, VA, is seeking a Registered Nurse I. This full-time salaried position provides care to individuals with serious mental illness across acute and chronic phases, requiring critical thinking and effective communication.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing actions, supervise colleagues, delegate according to regulations, and collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team to deliver biopsychosocially informed care.

Qualifications

• Active RN license to practice in VA or license eligible; multi-state compact endorsement is accepted.
• BSN or higher education degree.
• Prior work experience providing customer service.
• Prior work in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for individuals with serious mental illness.
• Think critically in complex care situations and manage multiple priorities.
• Supervise, delegate, and provide feedback to team members in an interdisciplinary setting.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team to ensure appropriate care.

Education

RN license

BSN or higher

Job description

- 5114751

- Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

- Falls Church, Virginia, United States

- Northern VA Mental Health Inst

- Health and Human Services

- Full-Time (Salaried)

Title: Registered Nurse I

State Role Title: Registered Nurse I

Hiring Range: $91,931- $ 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.

Additional Considerations

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

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.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Sahar Attai

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]