RN II Shift Supervisor- 2 Pine and 2 Hickory

About the role

Western State Hospital is recruiting internally for an RN‑II Shift Supervisor (formerly RNCB) to provide quality nursing care and a safe therapeutic environment for a specific patient population on the 2 Elm, 2 Pine, and 2 Hickory units, covering 1st and 2nd shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a safe, therapeutic environment for a specific patient population in a 24‑hour, 7‑day psychiatric hospital.
• Maintain accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
• Create healthy interpersonal interactions on adult acute admissions, geriatric, and extended rehabilitation service units.
• Observe and report feedback regarding interventions, treatments, behaviors, physical and emotional wellbeing, and other situations.
• Document and communicate patient information.
• Use specialized training to promote mental wellness and recovery.

Requirements

• Current RN license eligible for use 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).
• Must currently hold a minimum RN II position.
• 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 in a 24‑hour, 7‑day facility.
• Complete all annual competency training, including TOVA III with physical restraints.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association).
• Demonstrate knowledge of recovery/trauma‑informed care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution (preferred).
• Psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• Veteran or spouse of a veteran preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish language skills preferred.

Skills

• Delegation and supervision of nursing staff.
• Written, verbal, and sign communication.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Overtime availability and flexibility for extended shifts.
• Competency in TOVA III with physical restraints.
• BLS certification maintenance.