REGISTERED NURSE II

DHRM; Rockville (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern State Hospital in Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse II to provide quality nursing care to adult and geriatric psychiatric patients using the nursing process in line with hospital policy and standards of nursing practice.

The position requires Virginia nursing licensure or eligibility, with a set 12-hour shift on a two-week rotating schedule. Shifts available are 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., with 36–48 hours weekly depending on the week.

Qualifications

• Registered nursing licensure or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Previous experience in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care to adult and geriatric psychiatric patients through the nursing process in accordance with hospital policy and standards of nursing practice.
• Evaluates, supervises, documents and provides guidance in performance of staff.

Skills

Nursing

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE II

State Role Title: Registered Nurses

Hiring Range: $84,418 - $120,574

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties: Utilizing knowledge base and experience, provide quality nursing care to adult and geriatric psychiatric patients through the nursing process in accordance with hospital policy and procedure and standards of nursing practice. Evaluates, supervises, documents and provides guidance in performance of staff.

Schedule: This position works a set 12-hour shift on a two-week rotating schedule. Employees work 36 hours one week and 48 hours the following week or vice versa. Available shifts are 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered nursing licensure or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Previous experience in nursing.

Additional Considerations

• Psychiatry and or geriatric related experience.

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.

Contact Information

Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL

Phone: [phone] / REFER TO PAGEUP FOR APPLICATION STATUS

Email: EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTED

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.

Advertised: 18 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time