RN II Registered Nurse

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Virginia; On-site; USD 87,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Retirement plan

Public sector job stability

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services seeks an RN II at Hiram W. Davis Medical Center in Petersburg, VA. This role provides direct patient care, develops and updates care plans, and supervises staff according to nursing standards.

You will communicate with patients, families, and healthcare teams, coordinate care, and ensure accurate documentation. Shifts may total 40 hours weekly, including multiple 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in Virginia.
• Strong nursing knowledge in patient assessment, medication administration, IV/PICC care, and catheterizations.
• In-depth understanding of infection control and patient safety.
• Ability to apply nursing principles, document care, and communicate clearly.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating patient transport.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document patient health, behavior, and treatment changes.
• Provide direct care across all ages and develop care plans.
• Supervise staff and ensure safety and accurate documentation.
• Coordinate staffing and participate in therapeutic activities.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

IV/PICC care

Catheterizations

Documentation skills

Clear communication

Education

RN licensure in Virginia

Job description

Title

RN II Registered Nurse

State Role Title

RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst

Hiring Range

$87,373 - $120,575

Pay Band

5

Agency

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location

Hiram Davis Medical Center

Agency Website

https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/hwdmc/

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Job Duties

Hiram W. Davis Medical Center, located in Petersburg, Virginia, is a medical facility that provides acute medical diagnosis, skilled, intermediate and long-term care to individuals receiving services in facilities operated by the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, as well as individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities within the community.

Registered Nurses (RN’s) provide age-specific quality nursing care to all patients through the nursing process and standards of nursing practice. RN’s plan, organize, coordinate, implement and evaluate nursing care daily; as well as supervise, document and provide guidance in performance of staff.

About The Position

Provides direct care to patients of all ages, develops and updates care plans, supervises staff, and ensures safety and accurate documentation.

Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams, participates in care coordination, and adapts to changing patient needs and unit priorities.

Duties Include

Monitor and document patient health, behavior, and treatments and reporting any changes to licensed staff.

Support one-to-one supervision, safe patient transport, and maintain a clean, safe environment.

Coordinate staffing, participate in therapeutic activities, and ensure care is delivered according to hospital policies and standards.

RN's will possibly work three 12 hour shifts and a 4 hour shift or two 12 hour shifts and a 16 hours shift per week or a schedule to equal 40 hours.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Drivers License.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in State of Virginia.
• Possesses strong nursing knowledge and skills, including patient assessment, medication administration, IV/PICC care, tube feedings, catheterizations, and restorative exercises.
• Considerable knowledge of professional nursing principles and practices; medication indications, actions, reactions and interactions; infection control.
• Considerable skills in application of professional nursing techniques and devices used in a wide range of procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to apply the principles, practices and procedures of professional nursing, to recognize potential patient problems, to make nursing assessments, to observe, record and evaluate patients’ response to treatment, to communicate effectively with others orally and in writing.
• Proven ability to implement care plans, supervise staff, provide one-to-one patient care, and respond to emergencies.
• Proficient in documentation, communication, and coordinating patient transport and behavioral plans, with flexibility to work varied shifts and overtime.
• Communicate effectively with others orally and in writing.

Additional Considerations

Experience working in a long-term care setting preferred.

Background Investigation

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at [phone] during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity

The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference

DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Benefits

DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

Contact Information

Name: HR Hiram W. Davis Medical Center

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.

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.