RN Manager I - AOD

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation days

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services seeks an RN Manager I to lead the Center for Child & Adolescent at the Comm Ctr in Virginia. You will supervise RNs and nursing staff, coordinate psychiatric care, and ensure accurate reporting to the psychiatrist to guide treatment.

Competitive pay, state benefits, and shift differentials are offered, with opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the Commonwealth’s health system.

Qualifications

• Competent in KSA’s of RN Manager I.
• Knowledge of child & adolescent psychiatric nursing practices.
• Supervises RN & RN II, Mentors, Psychiatric Nursing Assistant Coach and Psychiatric Nursing Assistants providing mentoring, direction and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise RN and RN II staff; mentor and provide direction.
• Report accurate medical information to the psychiatrist to guide treatment.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Maintain nursing competencies and apply nursing process in patient care.

Skills

RN management knowledge

Child & adolescent psychiatric nursing

Leadership & supervision

Teaching & mentoring

EHR proficiency

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Title: RN Manager I - AOD

State Role Title: Registered Nurse Manager I

Hiring Range: Starting Pay from $117,594 - $162,279

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

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!

Minimum Qualifications

• Competent in KSA’s of RN Manager I
• Knowledge of child & adolescent psychiatric nursing practices
• Supervises RN & RN II, Mentors, Psychiatric Nursing Assistant Coach and Psychiatric Nursing Assistants providing mentoring, direction and guidance & work direction as necessary.
• Possesses the ability to teach others with the ability to relate effectively with individuals and groups
• Maintains all competencies as out lined within employee’s discipline at CCCA
• Working knowledge of illness and treatment modalities, and ability to use nursing process, principles, practices and techniques to provide patient care
• Skilled in multi-tasking in a high stress environment while working with a variety of clients
• Ability to work independently, show initiative, and work productively within a team environment
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills/ability to relate to a variety of stakeholders including

patients, parents and patient representatives, members of the interdisciplinary treatment team, and employees at all levels of the organization

Proficient with the use of computers and electronic health records

Ability to pass and maintain T.O., DEFUSE, UKERU and CPR certification .

Active RN License is required.

Additional Considerations

• Nursing Degree is a plus.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Experience working with Children and Adolescents or a mental health setting is a plus.

Special Instructions

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific "barrier" crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending "barrier" charges.

DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at [phone] for assistance.

DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

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.

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