Registered Nurse II

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Virginia; On-site; USD 97,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in Northern Virginia is seeking 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 an active Virginia RN license (or multistate) and preferably a BSN or higher. Candidates with psych nursing and charge nurse experience are encouraged to apply, with a focus on collaborative interdisciplinary care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Manage multiple priorities in acute and chronic phases.
• Coordinate with Interdisciplinary Treatment Team and delegates tasks.
• Provide leadership, feedback and supervision to team members.

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

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.