Registered Nurse II

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop in Northern Virginia is recruiting a Registered Nurse II to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for individuals with serious mental illness across acute and chronic phases.

The role requires critical thinking, strong collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, and effective delegation and supervision of staff. Virginia RN licensure or multistate license is required, with BSN or higher preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license to practice in Virginia or Multistate license.
• Minimum BSN or higher degree required.
• Psych nursing experience preferred.
• Ability to supervise and provide feedback to staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care of individuals with serious mental illness in acute and chronic phases.
• Think critically in situations with multiple priorities and complex care needs.
• Lead group activities, supervise performance, and provide actionable feedback.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team and other departments.

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

Contact Information

Name: Sahar Attai

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.

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.

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.