Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
Catawba Hospital
Roanoke County, VA
Retention Bonus

Title: Registered Nurse

State Role Title: 49113

Hiring Range: $81,959 - $113,104

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Catawba Hospital

Agency Website: Catawba.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Positions are available for licensed RNs interested in caring for adult and/or geriatric patients with psychiatric/mental health issues. Shifts are available primarily on days. Evening, Night and weekend shifts are eligible for shift differential. Sign on Bonus available for new employees to the State of Virginia. 

Work as part of a dedicated team that provides individualized, recovery-focused care. Utilizing knowledge and experience, successful candidates will provide individuals quality nursing care to adult and geriatric psychiatric patients in accordance with Hospital policy and procedure, and standards of nursing practice.

The successful candidates will evaluate, supervise, and provide performance guidance for staff. They will utilize nursing processes and knowledge in pharmacology, psychiatric disorders, as well as, physical, psychological and social needs when caring for our patients.

Located in a beautiful rural setting, only 20 minutes from downtown Roanoke or Salem. Extensive orientation and training provided that will ensure your success as a new member on our Nursing Team.

Any overtime worked will be paid at one and one-half times the regular hourly rate of pay.

* A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate for the position under Va. Code 2.2-12-1.1

Minimum Qualifications

* Registered Nursing licensure or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
* Stable work history.

Additional Considerations

Psychiatric, mental health, or long-term care experience preferred.

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.

CATAWBA HOSPITAL only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

CATAWBA HOSPITAL offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

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: />
Contact Pathways Led by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, the Career Pathways grant will help nearly 500 Virginians with disabilities, including young adults and veterans, gain new skills and credentials through Career Pathways to seek employment in competitive, high-demand, high-quality ccupations.www.vadars.org 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 (HR Rep phone #) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY. CATAWBA 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 is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

Name: Beth Rhodes

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.