Registered Nurse II

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 84,827 - 103,678; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse II to provide psychiatric nursing care at the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute. The role requires assessment, planning, and evaluation of care for individuals with serious mental illness in both acute and chronic phases.

Ideal candidates hold an active Virginia RN license (or multistate), a BSN or higher, and have psych nursing and charge nurse experience; responsibilities include

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for individuals with serious mental illness in acute and chronic phases.
• Lead, supervise, and provide feedback within the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team and all departments.

Skills

Psych Nursing Experience

Charge Nurse Experience

Education

BSN or higher degree

Job description

Title

Registered Nurse II

State Role Title

RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst

Hiring Range

Starting Salary $94,253

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

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• Active RN license to practice in Virginia or Multistate license - please upload your RN License.
• BSN or higher education degree
• Psych Nursing Experience
• Charge Nurse Experience

Contact Information

Name: Sahar Attai
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

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. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.