Registered Nurse II - Nights

Hiring range: $84,418 - $116,497 (Pay Band 5)

About the Role

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) operates 12 facilities, including Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SVMHI), a 72-bed Joint Commission accredited State Mental Health Facility in Danville, VA. DBHDS supports individuals by promoting recovery, self-determination, and wellness for those with mental illness, intellectual disability, or substance use disorders.

This position is for a Registered Nurse II in the night shift (7:00 pm - 7:30 am) RN float pool, working 12-hour shifts on a non-rotating Pitman schedule. The role may require overtime and rotating weekend shifts. A consecutive 4-week New Employee Orientation is required, with training hours from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Orientation Week 1) and as scheduled by the Nurse Educator for Weeks 2-4, including some night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care for patients with psychiatric disorders in accordance with hospital policies, nursing standards, and regulations.
• Safely implement the use of Seclusion/Restraints, including knowledge of physical and emotional risk factors for patients.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care utilizing knowledge of pharmacology, psychiatric and physical disorders, and cultural needs.
• Demonstrate clinical knowledge and serve as a resource to staff.
• Delegate, supervise, and evaluate nursing processes to address complex problems.
• Adhere to psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery models.

Requirements

• Current and in good standing Registered Nurse license to practice in Virginia (or license-eligible; multi-state compact endorsement accepted).
• Valid driver’s license, maintained in good standing throughout employment.
• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice, including psychiatric nursing.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills and a professional, team-focused approach.
• Completion of BLS, Therapeutic Options (TO), and other required facility training upon employment.
• Experience working as a Registered Nurse.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Nurse in psychiatric, healthcare, acute care, long-term, or correctional settings.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English.
• Veteran or National Service experience.

Benefits

• Up to $25,000 bonus for new state employees (paid as $15,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year agreement, plus an additional $10,000 retention bonus after one year for hires after December 10, 2023).
• Competitive shift differentials:
  • 1st shift weekend: +$5.50/hour
  • 2nd shift weekday: +$5.50/hour; weekend/holidays: +$6.00/hour
  • 3rd shift weekday: +$4.00/hour; weekend/holidays: +$7.00/hour
• 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.
• Flexible Reimbursement accounts.
• Internships, career ladders, and continuing education opportunities.
• Student loan repayment opportunities.
• Virginia 529 College Savings Plan eligibility.
• State employee discounts and referral bonuses.

Additional Information

• A successful fingerprint-based criminal history check, drug screen, and reference checks are required.
• Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, DBHDS cannot employ individuals convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or pending such charges.
• Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for infection prevention or outbreak management.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application/interview process.
• SVMHI is a smoke- and vape-free facility in all buildings and outdoor grounds.