Registered Nurse II- Evening Shift (3-11:30pm)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Registered Nurse II for the Evening Shift (3-11:30pm) at the Va Center for Behavioral Rehab. The role requires RN licensure in Virginia and involves delivering nursing care to residents in a secure, therapeutic environment.

The RN II will uphold the professional image of the Nursing Department, provide care, assess crises, and collaborate with physicians to develop care plans within a high-risk behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• Experience practicing as a registered nurse is required.
• Virginia RN licensure is required to practice as an RN II.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to residents in a mental health setting.
• Upholds professional image and mentors other disciplines within the nursing department.

Skills

Registered Nurse experience

Virginia RN licensure

Job description

Title: Registered Nurse II- Evening Shift (3-11:30pm)

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

Hiring Range: $ 87,373.00- $ 120,575.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Va Center for Behavioral Rehab

Agency Website: www.jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

VCBR provides recovery, opportunity and support to residents so they may safely return to their communities and is the only facility in the Commonwealth that provides such service. The Registered Nurse (RN II) upholds the professional image of the Nursing Department as a role model & mentor for other disciplines, utilizing knowledge base & experience; provides nursing care to residents through the nursing department; maintains a safe, therapeutic environment, using the least restrictive measures necessary and upholds the rights and dignity of the residents & their families. The successful incumbent will have the following KSA's and/or Competencies required to successfully perform the job duties. Knowledge of: professional nursing principles and techniques used in the assessment, care and treatment of individuals with mental illness, aging individuals, women, men, and culturally diverse individual's unique healthcare needs respectively: laws and regulations covering nursing practices relative to rules on resident/client protection for residents/clients with mental/psychological illness/disabilities: principles and procedures of infection control in a high-risk environment to minimize the risk of the transmission of communicable diseases: principles of effective, verbal, written and group communication to accurately and effectively communicate job related information; medical terminology used in the assessment, care and treatment of residents/clients with mental/psychological illness/disabilities in order to support and assess mental health problems, work with physicians to develop care plans, assess crisis, provide support and education, and integrate internal and external mental health services; skills to complete specific training to perform in a distinct, complex and secure environment. Must have a valid VA RN licensure. This position is for evening shift, 5 days a week- 8/hour days.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful incumbent will have the following KSA's and/or Competencies required to successfully perform the job duties. Knowledge of: professional nursing principles and techniques used in the assessment, care and treatment of individuals with mental illness, aging individuals, women, men, and culturally diverse individual's unique healthcare needs respectively: laws and regulations covering nursing practices relative to rules on resident/client protection for residents/clients with mental/psychological illness/disabilities: principles and procedures of infection control in a high-risk environment to minimize the risk of the transmission of communicable diseases: principles of effective, verbal, written and group communication to accurately and effectively communicate job related information; medical terminology used in the assessment, care and treatment of residents/clients with mental/psychological illness/disabilities in order to support and assess mental health problems, work with physicians to develop care plans, assess crisis, provide support and education, and integrate internal and external mental health services; skills to complete specific training to perform in a distinct, complex and secure environment.

Additional Considerations

Experience practicing as a registered nurse required. Experience psychiatric, medical setting and/or correctional setting preferred.

Contact Information

Name: Jessica Aliff

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.

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.