RN II Shift Supervisor- 2 Pine and 2 Hickory

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a safe, therapeutic environment for specific patient populations on adult acute admissions, geriatric, and extended rehabilitation units.
• Deliver quality nursing care as part of an interdisciplinary team in a 24‑hour, 7‑day‑a‑week psychiatric hospital.
• Maintain accountability for a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
• Create healthy interpersonal interactions among staff and patients.
• Observe and report on interventions, treatments, behaviors, and patients’ physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Document and communicate patient information accurately.
• Utilize specialized training to promote mental wellness and recovery.
• Supervise and delegate duties to nursing staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current RN license eligible for practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Current Western State Hospital employee for at least one year (waived to six months with a current RNC’s recommendation).
• Hold at minimum an RN II position.
• Ability to delegate and supervise nursing staff.
• Effective written, verbal, and sign communication skills.
• Ability to participate in an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Willingness to work overtime and, when necessary, 16‑hour shifts in a 24/7 psychiatric setting.
• Completion of all annual competency training, including TOVA III with physical restraints.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association).
• Demonstrated knowledge of recovery‑ and trauma‑informed care.

Additional Considerations

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution (or higher education).
• Psychiatric nursing experience (preferred).
• Veteran or spouse of a veteran (preferred).
• Bilingual – Spanish (preferred).

Pay

Salary range: $93,000 – $124,000 (Pay Band 5).

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12+ paid vacation days
• 9 paid sick days
• 4+ paid family/personal days per year
• Family Medical Leave
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Low‑cost, comprehensive health insurance (Anthem or AETNA)
• Group life insurance and optional additional life coverage
• 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

Contact Information

Elizabeth Weber – Phone: 540‑332‑8056 – Email: elizabeth.weber@dbhds.virginia.gov