Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
Western State Hospital
Staunton, VA
Sign-On Bonus
$82K/yearOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Facility InformationPsychiatric84 bedsOracle Cerner
Pay
- Sign-On bonus$15,000
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Retention bonus
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Health Care FSA
- Sign-On bonus
Description
Title: Registered Nurse - II
State Role Title: 49113
Hiring Range: Starting pay $81,959 (Salary commensurate with experience)
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Western State Hospital
Agency Website: Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Up to a $25,000 Bonus for Registered Nurses that are new to state service and remain with the facility for 2 years.
· $15,000 sign on bonus will be awarded to new hires to state service with a one-year written agreement required.
· An additional $10,000 retention bonus will be awarded to new hires who are hired after November 9th, 2023. The retention bonus will be paid out one year after hire date and require a one-year written agreement.
Above bouses are available to Registered Nurse II that are new to DBHDS or have not worked for at least one year for Department of Behavior Health Developmental Services (DBHDS).
Western State Hospital is seeking RN II for 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts. Registered Nurses are scheduled to work (2) 12-hour shifts and (2) 8-hour shifts or (5) 8-hour shift per week and every other weekend.
Competitive salaries: RN II-Starting Pay from $79,572 and increases to commensurate with experience, education, and credentials. Total compensation including paid time off and benefits begins at $120,408 for this role.
Competitive Shift Differentials
• 1st shift weekend-$5.50 per hour
• 2nd shift-weekday-$5.50 per hour/2nd shift weekend/holidays-$6.00 per hour
• 3rd shift-weekday-$4.00 per hour/3rd shift weekend/holidays-$7.00 per hour
Exceptional State Benefits Include:
• 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, and Flexible Reimbursement accounts.
Other state benefits include:
• 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!
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental services support individuals by promoting recover, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life. DBHDS operates 12 facilities: eight behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured, intensive services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, or need substance use disorder services. DBHDS is committed to a life of possibilities for all Virginians.
Western State Hospital may be just the place to practice your profession and contribute to health care. We are a 250 bed Joint Commission/CMS accredited hospital located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley within 30 minutes of major university towns. Our new wings are scheduled to open by the end of March, which will add 56 beds to our capacity.
The hospital is well regarded locally and across the state, has provided consultation or working tours to seven other states regarding our Psychosocial Rehab “Learning” programs, effectively recruits and retains professional staff, and works actively within the hospital and with our community partners to produce good clinical and quality of life outcomes for individuals.
DBHDS is seeking dedicated, experienced Registered Nurse Professionals. A Registered Nurse II at DBHDS is responsible for providing advanced nursing care for patients with psychiatric disorders in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, as well as nursing standards and regulations. Registered Nurses are also responsible safely implementing the use of Seclusion/Restraints including knowledge of physical/emotional risk factors of the patients served at the facility.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience working as Registered Nurse.
- Must successfully complete BLS, TOVA and other required training upon employment at Western State Hospital.
- Must successfully complete and maintain competencies.
Presents effective interpersonal communication skills, team focused care and a professional appearance /approach.
- Presents the ability to assess plan, implement and evaluate care utilizing knowledge of pharmacology, psychiatric and physical disorders, cultural needs of the psychiatric patient.
- Presents good clinical knowledge and resource to staff.
- Experience or ability to delegate , supervise, evaluate and problem solve.
- Registered nursing licensure or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Current, Virginia license to practice as a Registered Nurse or license eligible; multi-state compact endorsement is accepted.
Additional Considerations
• Experience as a Registered Nurse in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term or correctional setting.
• Veterans and people with National Service.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: or call DARS at .
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at () for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
Western State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.
DBHDS Facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated for COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits and offer COVID - 19 vaccination programs to staff, residents, clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Contact Information
Name: Elizabeth Weber
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Facility
Western State Hospital
- Psychiatric
- 84 beds
- Oracle Cerner
Employer
Virginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services
A life of Possibilities for All Virginians
Staunton, VA
About
Staunton is located in Virginia, about 40 miles west of Charlottesville. This cute town has five historic districts, all boasting pristine Victorian-era architecture that survived the Civil War. With 100 restaurants, cafes, art galleries and shops, there’s no lack of things to do. History buffs can tour the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum, and outdoor enthusiasts can have fun and get dirty at the Betsy Bell Wilderness Park. On a sunny day, drive to one of the nearby wineries to taste some local vino. For the thrill-seekers, check out some of the haunted spots in Staunton, like Mary Baldwin University, which is apparently haunted by several spooky spirits.
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