RN II Shift Supervisor-1 Hickory, 2 Hickory, and 2 Elm

About the Role

Western State Hospital is recruiting internally for an RN-II Shift Supervisor to provide quality nursing care and a safe therapeutic environment for a specific patient population, utilizing knowledge base and experience through the nursing process. This recruitment is for the below units and shifts:

• 1 Hickory – 1st/2nd shift
• 2 Hickory – 3rd/1st shift
• 2 Elm – 2nd/3rd shift

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a safe, therapeutic environment for a specific patient population in a 24-hour 7 day a week psychiatric hospital that conforms to care and treatment policies and procedures and demonstrates knowledge of population specific needs and competencies
• Provide quality care as a part of an interdisciplinary team
• Maintain accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment
• Create healthy interpersonal interactions on adult acute admissions unit, geriatric unit, and extended rehabilitation service unit
• Observe and report feedback regarding interventions, treatments, behaviors, physical and emotional wellbeing, and other situations
• Document and communicate
• Use specialized training for promoting mental wellness recovery
• Facilitate discharge to a less restrictive setting by assisting patients to improve and/or maintain their physical, mental and social functioning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team

Minimum Qualifications

• Current RN license that is eligible to be utilized in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Must be a current WSH Employee for at least one year (waived to 6 months with current RNC's recommendation)
• Must currently hold a minimum of a RN II position
• Ability to delegate and supervise nursing staff
• Effective communication (written, verbal and sign)
• Ability to participate in interdisciplinary team
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
• Ability to work overtime due to staffing emergencies in a 24-hour 7 day per week psychiatric hospital which at times may mean working a 16-hour shift if and when necessary
• Complete all annual competency training to include TOVA III with physical restraints
• Complete and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers with the American Heart Association
• Demonstrates knowledge of recovery/trauma informed care

Additional Considerations

• Bachelor's and Masters Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution or higher education
• Psych Nursing Experience
• Veteran or Spouse of Veteran
• Bilingual – Spanish

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible Reimbursement accounts
• 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

Pay

Salary range is a minimum of $93,000 up to a maximum of $124,000.