Title: RNCA

State Role Title: 49113

Hiring Range: $81,959 - $113,104; Salary to Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/csh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2026.

CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person’s individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use.

KSA’s and or Competencies required to successfully perform the work:

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with successful outcomes with an interdisciplinary treatment team and to implement an            effective Nursing Plan of Care as part of an integrated interdisciplinary Treatment Plan.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of professional registered nursing to provide care appropriate to adult                    populations, including patient care treatments, wound prevention, falls prevention, and implementation of infection prevention and              control practices
• Able to make appropriate nursing assessments and interventions for existing or potential patient care needs
• Ability to safely and efficiently administer medications, assess effectiveness, and provide teaching to patient and family
• 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 patient, family, and other customers;        provide patient/family education; complete medical record documentation, and “handoff” 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 tolerate emotional stress
• Some knowledge of the laws that identify & describe types of patients admitted to CSH, and of the accreditation/regulating organizations    that establish standards
• Computer skills to perform document development, learning tools, and electronic communication
• Ability to hear and see in order to assess and respond to safety concerns
• Ability to work overtime in a staffing emergency
• Successfully complete T.O. (Therapeutic Options of Virginia) Training and CPR
• Supervisory skills to include performance improvement activities, documentation, and effective leadership ability
• Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and/or   additional forensic/legal involvement.
• Physical requirements necessary: repetitious walking and/or standing; bending, lifting and reaching overhead to position, restrain,              transfer, transport, and/or escort patients, and to perform or assist in activities of daily living.

Minimum Qualifications

• License or eligibility to practice as Registered Nurse by Virginia State Board of Nursing in the State of Virginia.
• Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing.

Additional Considerations

• BSN
• Experience in providing nursing care in healthcare setting according to the Nursing Process.
• Experience working with people with mental illness, geriatric issues, and/or substance abuse.
• Supervisory experience.

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.

Central State Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, pregnancy, military service/status, or other non-merit factor. We commit to a diverse and inclusive workforce that is reflective of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

In addition, the Commonwealth of Virginia/Central State Hospital offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, access to Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term (LTD) Disability benefits, twelve (12) paid holidays and other leave benefits, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.
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.
For consideration, interested applicants must apply by completing the online application and/or submit a resume. However, emailed, faxed, and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m., on the listed closing date. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Central State Hospital welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization, please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.

For any technical assistance with the jobs.virginia.gov website, please contact applicantinquiry@dhrm.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.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: (804)524-7111

Email: CSHRecruitment@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.