RN Manager I-Unit Manager-2 Oak
About the role
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. Just 30 minutes from vibrant university towns, our hospital serves adults with serious mental health needs and is nationally recognized for our Psychosocial Rehabilitation “Learning” programs. WSH provides a modern clinical setting and a therapeutic environment for patients, supported by highly qualified staff. Employees also enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Shenandoah Valley, with nearby cities such as Charlottesville and Harrisonburg offering dining, entertainment, and outdoor activities, making Staunton an attractive place to live and work.
Position Overview: Western State Hospital seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to work as a Registered Nurse Coordinator (Unit Manager) for 2 Oak. Purpose of this position is to assure the provision of comprehensive patient-centered nursing care to individuals and groups of patients through the planning, organization, direction, supervision and evaluation of the quality of nursing care and the performance of nursing staff who provide that care. Assures that this care is provided in accordance with established standards of care and practice and facility policies and procedures, is integrated with interdisciplinary treatment and effectively uses available resources. Communicates clinical and administrative issues to Nursing Administration as appropriate. Responsible for the continuity of quality care delivered on a unit twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The Nursing Department provides 24-hour direct care services to psychiatric patients. The goal of care is to facilitate discharge to a less restrictive setting by assisting patients to improve and/or maintain their physical, mental and social functioning. This nursing care goal is achieved in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Location: Western State