Registered Nurse RN Pediatric Psychiatry VTCC Weekend Incentive Program Days

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $20,000 sign on bonus

Job summary

A leading health care institution in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking Clinical Nurses I, II, and III for its Virginia Treatment Center for Children. The roles require varied levels of nursing experience, from entry-level to experienced, with responsibilities including patient care in an interdisciplinary team setting. Candidates must possess current RN licensure in Virginia or a compact state, and should be prepared to work shifts, including weekends and holidays. The environment is focused on children's mental health, requiring compassion and clinical expertise. Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus available.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible/compact state licensure required for Clinical I, II, III.
• AHA BLS Certification required for continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour care for children and adolescents with mental health needs.
• Administer medications safely and document care accurately.
• Assume leadership responsibilities and direct care team.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient care

Leadership qualities

Education

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply

Virginia Treatment Center for Children (VTCC) is the inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric unit. At VTCC, nurses within an interdisciplinary team, provide 24 hour care for children and adolescents ages 3‑17 with mental health needs. Children that are admitted are in acute crisis. Nursing is committed to improving the experiences of children and families. VTCC has a non‑coercive, healing model of conceptualization and care and a flexible approach to unmet expectations. Nurses at VTCC influence and impact care at the bedside through their involvement through Shared Governance.

Clinical Nurse I

• Job integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family.
• Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
• Provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level.
• Delivers and accurately documents direct, age‑specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
• Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Clinical Nurse II

• Demonstrates mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population.
• Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
• Recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately.
• Mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families.
• Provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level.
• Delivers and accurately documents direct, age‑specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
• Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Clinical Nurse III

• Demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population.
• Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
• Anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately.
• Provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting.
• Delivers and accurately documents direct, age‑specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
• Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire

• Clinical I, II, III: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state licensure.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Continued Employment

• Clinical I, II, III: Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.

Experience

1. REQUIRED:
   • Clinical I: N/A
   • Clinical II: 12 to 24 months RN experience
   • Clinical III: 3 years of clinical experience
2. PREFERRED:
   • Clinical I: Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner either in acute care or applicable area.
   • Clinical II, III: Academic Health Care Experience; experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or applicable area.

Education / Training

1. REQUIRED:
   • Clinical I, II, III: Diploma or Associate’s Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing.
   • All registered nurses without a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of start date and complete the program within five years unless grandfathered under previous requirements.
2. PREFERRED:
   • Clinical I, II, III: Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program.
   • Clinical III: Certification in specialty area.

Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders. Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards. All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice.

Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN’s, LPN’s, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc) in carrying out assignments.

Clinician work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed. Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting 20‑50 lbs.
• Prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, frequent bending, walking (distance), climbing (steps, ladder, other), reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive). Repetitive motion.
• Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speak clearly, write legibly, reading, logical thinking.
• Fast pace environment, steady pace, able to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environment.

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