RN II - CCCA

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is looking for an RN II to provide essential nursing care for children and adolescent psychiatric patients. This role involves working under supervision, maintaining a safe environment, and serving as a mentor to other healthcare disciplines. The position offers a competitive salary and substantial bonuses for new hires, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Sign-on bonuses up to $25,000

13 paid holidays and various vacation days

Low-cost health insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Experience in pediatric psychiatric nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmacology and lab values for children.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-specific nursing care to children and adolescents.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Act as a resource for other disciplines and community groups.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to lead educational groups

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelors Degree

Job description

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Title: RN II

State Role Title: 49113

Hiring Range: Starting Pay $84,418 (Commensurate with Experience)

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Comm Ctr for Child & Adoles

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/ccca/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Works under the supervision of the RN Manager I, upholding the professional image of

the Nursing Department as a role model & mentor for other disciplines. Utilizing knowledge base & experience,

the RN II provides age-specific nursing care to children & adolescent psychiatric patients through the nursing

process in accordance with hospital policy & procedures & standards of nursing practice. The nurse maintains a

safe, therapeutic environment, using the least restrictive measures necessary & upholds the rights & dignity of the

children & their families at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

Effective communication both verbal & written. Ability to participate in an interdisciplinary team. Ability to lead

educational groups. Ability to assess, plan, implement, & evaluate patient care utilizing knowledge of

pharmacology, psychiatric disorders, AND physical, psychological, & social needs of the psychiatric adolescent

or child. Competent with TOVA, CPR and knowledge of lab values for children & adolescents. Basic computer

skills. Ability to apply knowledge to meet child & adolescent needs in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Act as a

resource person to communicate knowledge of the nursing process to other disciplines, community groups, &

schools of nursing. Walking and/or standing for up to eight (8) hours or more. Bending & lifting. Ability to use

TOVA techniques. May be exposed to aggressive patients. Ability to work scheduled shifts and overtime hours or shifts as required

Additional Considerations

Veteran or Veteran Spouse

Bilingual

Bachelors Degree

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents, aa psychiatric hospital, is seeking experienced nurses to fill the RN II position.

CCCA offers 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. The retention bonus will be paid out one year after hire date and require a one-year written agreement.
  
  

Above bouses are available to Registered Nurse that are new to DBHDS or have not worked for at least one year for Department of Behavior Health Developmental Services (DBHDS).

The mission of CCCA is to serve those children and adolescents admitted to the Center by providing psychiatric diagnostic, evaluation, and treatment services of the highest quality attainable at a reasonable cost to the Commonwealth in coordination with the family, community services, and the professional community. The Center’s services are provided to Virginia’s youth toward the goal of improvement in their lives and development of their fullest potential.

The Mission of the CCCA Nursing Department is to skillfully assess children for medical and mental health concerns when admitted for acute psychiatric care. The Registered Nurse responsibility is to report accurate information to the psychiatrist, who will then give direction to the RNs regarding appropriate medication and treatment regime to put into place for the patient.

Competitive salaries

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, 9 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
• Relocation Reimbursement may be available for this role
• State Employee Discounts and More!
  
  

Contact Information

Name: John Lee

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.

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