Registered Nurse II (Nights)

DHRM; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $15,000

Retention bonus: $10,000

Up to $25,000 new hire bonus

Shift differentials: weekend/holidays

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse II for night shifts. You will provide advanced psychiatric nursing care and participate in safety procedures, including seclusion/restraints when necessary.

The role offers a $25,000 bonus package including a $15,000 sign-on and a $10,000 retention bonus under certain terms, plus competitive shift differentials and robust state benefits. Orientation is 4 weeks; evenings/weekends included.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Virginia or eligible for licensure; multi-state compact acceptable.
• Experience in psychiatric/behavioral health nursing.
• Valid driver's license; driving record acceptable.
• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice in psychiatric settings.
• Familiar with psychosocial rehab concepts and recovery models.
• Completion of BLS, Therapeutic Options and required training.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Experience with seclusion/restraints safety and risk factors.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care to psychiatric patients per policy and standards.
• Implement seclusion/restraint procedures safely when required.
• Collaborate with staff on care plans and patient safety.
• Work 12-hour night shifts (7:00 pm–7:30 am) on a Pitman schedule.
• Potential overtime with weekend rotations.

Skills

RN experience

Active Virginia RN license

Driver's license

Psychiatric nursing knowledge

Psychosocial rehab knowledge

BLS/TO training

Interpersonal communication

Nursing care planning

Seclusion/restraints familiarity

Job description

Title: Registered Nurse II (Nights)

State Role Title: 49113

Hiring Range: $87,373 - $120,575

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southern Va Mental Health Inst

Agency Website: https://www.svmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Come Join our team of Registered Nurses that makes a difference!

Up to a $25,000 Bonus for Registered Nurses that are new to state service and remain with the facility for 2 years.

• $15,000 sign on bonus will be awarded to new hires to state service with a one-year written agreement required.
• An additional $10,000 retention bonus will be awarded to new hires who are hired after December 10, 2023. The retention bonus will be paid out one year after hire date and require a one-year written agreement.

Competitive Shift Differentials:

• 1st shift weekend-$5.50 per hour
• 2nd shift-weekday-$5.50 per hour/2nd shift weekend/holidays-$6.00 per hour
• 3rd shift-weekday-$4.00 per hour/3rd shift weekend/holidays-$7.00 per hour

Exceptional State Benefits Include:

• 13 paid holidays, 12+ paid vacation days, 8 paid sick days and 4+ paid family personal days per year; Family Medical Leave, Short- and Long-term disability coverage; Low-cost, comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance benefits; Group life and optional life insurance, and Flexible Reimbursement accounts.

Other state benefits include:

• Internships, Career Ladders and Continuing Education Opportunities
• Referral Bonuses
• Student Loan Repayment opportunities
• Virginia 529 College Savings Plan may be available for this role
• State Employee Discounts and More!

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental services support individuals by promoting recovery, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life. DBHDS operates 12 facilities: 8 behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured, intensive services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, or need substance use disorder services. DBHDS is committed to a life of possibilities for all Virginians. This position will work at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute, a 72-bed Joint Commission accredited State Mental Health Facility, located in Danville, VA.

DBHDS is seeking dedicated, experienced Registered Nurse Professionals. A Registered Nurse II at DBHDS is responsible for providing advanced nursing care for patients with psychiatric disorders in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, as well as nursing standards and regulations.

Registered Nurses are also responsible for safely implementing the use of Seclusion/Restraints including knowledge of physical/emotional risk factors of the patients served at the facility.

Positions are available for our night shift (7:00 pm - 7:30 am) and will work 12-hour shifts in a non-rotating Pitman schedule. This position may be required to work overtime. This position will work weekends on a rotating basis.

**This position requires completion of a consecutive 4-week New Employee Orientation for on-the-job training. Orientation hours are from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with a one-hour lunch break for Orientation Week 1 and then as scheduled by the Nurse Educator for the remaining Orientation Weeks 2-4, which will include some day shift.**

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working as a Registered Nurse.
• Current and in good standing Registered Nurse license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or license eligible; multi-state compact endorsement is accepted.
• Valid driver's license is required and must remain valid and in good standing throughout employment.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of nursing and psychiatric nursing.
• Knowledge and skills related to psychosocial rehabilitation/recovery models.
• Successfully complete BLS, Therapeutic Options (TO) and other required training upon employment at facility.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills, team focused care and professional approach.
• Displays the ability to plan, implement and evaluate care utilizing knowledge of pharmacology, psychiatric and physical disorders, and cultural needs of the individual psychiatric patient.
• Presents good clinical knowledge and resource to staff.
• Experience/Ability to delegate, supervise, evaluate nursing processes to help solve complex problems.
• Registered Nurses are also responsible for safely implementing the use of Seclusion/Restraints including knowledge of physical/emotional risk factors of the patients served at the facility.

Additional Considerations

• Experience as a Registered Nurse in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term or correctional setting.
• Veterans and people with National Service.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

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.

Advertised: 25 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 12 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time