Assistant Chief Nurse Officer

Title: Assistant Chief Nurse Officer

State Role Title: Registered Nurse Manager II

Hiring Range: $119,421 - $137,334

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Catawba Hospital

Agency Website: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?page=1&query=catawba

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To provide evidence based and high-quality nursing leadership by managing and providing direction for the daily operations of the nursing department. Assures the appropriate integration across units, shifts and among multiple departments to assure the quality of nursing care, the development and achievement of goals and the efficient and effective use of resources. Provides direct supervision of the nursing supervisors. Works closely with the CNO to implement and manage policies and procedures. Provide education/training for nursing department. Coordinates recruitment and retention activities in collaboration with the Human Resource Department.

Minimum Qualifications

State of Virginia Registered Nurse license or eligible.

Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of professional nursing, psychiatric nursing, quality improvement, management, and leadership. Ability to apply the requisite knowledge in daily operations. Ability to work effectively with all levels of nursing and hospital personnel. Strong oral and written communication skills and strong analytic skills required. Ability to prepare written reports. Demonstrated leadership ability. Demonstrated ability to build effective teams, establish collaborative peer relationships, problem solve effectively, maintain relationships characterized by integrity and trust. Demonstrated ability to manage change, have operating oversight, and confront/develop direct reports and the ability to take managerial action as required. Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data and to summarize findings in ways that support decision-making. Ability to manage vision and purpose through effective strategic thinking, planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating nursing services. Demonstrates competency as defined on Competency Assessment.

Additional Considerations

Additional considerations:
• Experience as a manager/supervisor
• Management of daily staffing/scheduling
• Previous experience as an educator or preceptor for nursing education/training
• Experience in acute inpatient psychiatric, or long-term care

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.

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.


Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Contact Information

Name: Beth Rhodes

Phone: 540-375-4211

Email: beth.rhodes@dbhds.virginia.gov

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 800-552-5019.

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.