Registered Nurse II

Virginia.gov; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia.gov's Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute seeks a Registered Nurse II to provide comprehensive psychiatric nursing care across acute and chronic phases. The role requires critical thinking, strong communication, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Active Virginia RN license (or multistate), BSN or higher, and psychiatric nursing experience are preferred, including potential charge nurse duties.

Qualifications

• Active RN license to practice in Virginia or Multistate license.
• BSN or higher education degree.
• Psych Nursing experience preferred.
• Charge Nurse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for individuals with serious mental illness in acute and chronic phases.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, delegate effectively, and provide feedback to team members.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to problem solve and coordinate care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team leadership

Communication skills

Clinical nursing

Education

BSN or higher

Job description

Title: Registered Nurse II

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

Hiring Range: $97,081 -$133,972

Pay Band: 5

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 Virginia or Multistate license- please upload your RN License

Additional Considerations

• BSN or higher education degree
• Psych Nursing Exp-
• Charge Nurse Experience

EEO and Compliance

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.