RN II Shift Supervisor/ 1 Spruce 1st/2nd shift

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 1 Spruce/1st/2nd shift.

About the role

The RN-II Shift Supervisor will 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. Responsibilities include:

• Providing quality care as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Maintaining accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment
• Creating healthy interpersonal interactions on adult acute admissions unit, geriatric unit, and extended rehabilitation service unit
• Observing and reporting feedback regarding interventions, treatments, behaviors, physical and emotional wellbeing, and other situations
• Documenting and communicating patient information
• Using specialized training for promoting mental wellness recovery
• Delegating and supervising nursing staff

The Nursing Department provides 24-hour direct care services to psychiatric patients with the goal of facilitating discharge to a less restrictive setting by assisting patients to improve and/or maintain their physical, mental, and social functioning. This goal is achieved in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Current RN license eligible for use in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Current WSH employee
• Minimum of an RN II position held currently
• Ability to delegate and supervise nursing staff
• Effective communication (written, verbal, and sign)
• Ability to participate in an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Ability to work overtime due to staffing emergencies, including potential 16-hour shifts
• Completion of all annual competency training, including TOVA III with physical restraints
• Maintenance of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers with the American Heart Association
• Demonstrated knowledge of recovery/trauma-informed care

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution
• Psychiatric nursing experience
• Veteran or spouse of a veteran
• Bilingual (Spanish)

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays per year
• 12+ paid vacation days per year
• 9 paid sick days per year
• 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 eligibility
• Relocation reimbursement (may be available)
• State employee discounts and more

Pay

Salary up to $137,479

About the organization

Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), has been a leader in psychiatric treatment since 1828. WSH is a 302-bed Joint Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. The hospital serves adults with serious mental health needs and is nationally recognized for its Psychosocial Rehabilitation “Learning” programs. Employees enjoy a modern clinical setting, a therapeutic environment for patients, and the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley, with nearby cities such as Charlottesville and Harrisonburg offering dining, entertainment, and outdoor activities.