RN II - Geriatrics - AM shifts - 49113

Title: RN II - Geriatrics - AM shifts - 49113

State Role Title: RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst

Hiring Range: Minimum Salary: $84,418/year - Salary Commensurate with Relevant Years of Experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst

Agency Website: www.swvmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

SWVMHI in Marion, VA (Smyth County) is recruiting a 12-hour PM Shift Registered Nurse II to join its dedicated and talented Nursing Service Team.

Position Hours: 6:30 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. Working at Least Every Other Weekend

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with successful outcomes with an interdisciplinary treatment team and to implement an effective Nursing Care Plan as part of an integrated interdisciplinary Comprehensive Treatment Plan.

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of professional registered nursing to provide care appropriate to adult and geriatric populations, including client care treatments, wound prevention, and falls prevention.

Ability to administer medications, assess effectiveness and provide education to client and/or family safely and efficiently.

Ability to perform infection prevention and control practices and appropriately apply standards in daily activities.

Demonstrate oral, written, and electronic skills to adequately communicate with others including client, family, and other customers; complete medical record documentation, and “hand-off” information satisfactorily to other caregivers.

Demonstrate successful interventions to manage conflict including crises and aggressive behavior, motivate others, work effectively in a constantly changing environment, and able to tolerate emotional stress.

Some knowledge of mental health laws that pertain to clients admitted to SWVMHI, and of accreditation/regulating organizations that establish standards.

Computer skills to perform document development, learning tools, and electronic communication.

Ability to hear and see to assess and respond to safety concerns.

Ability to adhere to scheduling requirements as described by policy and able to work overtime in a staffing emergency.

Demonstrated ability to effectively inspire and lead others toward facility goals.

Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness, ID/DD, and/or additional forensic/legal involvement.

The following physical requirements are necessary: repetitious walking and/or standing; bending, lifting and reaching overhead to position, restrain, transfer, transport, and/or escort individuals, and to perform or assist in activities of daily living.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or applicant status

Additional Considerations

• Strongly prefer supervisory experience with knowledge of performance management
and evaluation processes.
• Strongly prefer experience working with individuals with mental illness, forensic,
geriatric, and/or substance abuse issues.
• Prefer supervisory experience and competency in Charge Nurse role.
• Computer skills, including use of electronic health record, are needed.

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.

Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SWVMHI) 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. For classified positions, postings will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

SWVMHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer located in Marion, VA. 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.

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 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

A fingerprint-based criminal history check, a Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check, and drug testing is required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending ("barrier") charges (Go to the code sections to see barrier crimes and related information).

Contact Information

Name: Rebecca Richardson

Phone: 276-706-3516

Email: rebecca.richardson@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.