Title: Admission & Discharge Registered Nurse (RN)

State Role Title: 49113

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Va Center for Behavioral Rehab

Agency Website: jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To provide nursing care according to Orem’s theory. To support the recovery and rehabilitation treatment plans of SVP’s. Works under the supervision of the RN Manager I, upholding the professional image of the Nursing Department as a role model & mentor for other disciplines. Utilizing knowledge base & experience, the RN provides nursing care to SVP’s through the nursing processes, maintains a safe, therapeutic environment, using the least restrictive measures necessary & upholds the rights & dignity of the residents & their families at all times. The admission/ discharge RN will coordinate resident admissions and discharges. Working closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure resident needs are met and promote positive outcomes as they return to the community.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of professional nursing principles and techniques used in the assessment, care and treatment of individuals with mental illness, aging individuals, women, men, and culturally diverse individual’s unique healthcare needs respectively.
Knowledge of and skills: to complete specific training to perform in a distinct, complex and secure environment.
Knowledge of laws and regulations covering nursing practices relative to rules on resident/client protection for residents/clients with mental/psychological illness/disabilities.
Knowledge of principles and procedures of infection control in a high-risk environment to minimize the risk of the transmission of communicable diseases.
Knowledge of principles of effective, verbal, written and group communication to accurately and effectively communicate job related information.
Knowledge of medical terminology used in the assessment, care and treatment of residents/clients with mental/psychological illness/disabilities to support and assess mental health problems, work with physicians to develop care plans, assess crisis, provide support and education, and integrate internal and external mental health services.
-VA Registered Nurse licensure.

-Experience practicing as a registered nurse required.

Additional Considerations

Experience psychiatric, medical setting and/or correctional setting 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.

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check; employment verification; and verification of education (relevant to employment).

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 section to see barrier crimes and related information).

Please provide all relevant work experience. In describing your relevant experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.
This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the date of this posting.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the American with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at (804) 766-3277 during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCBR offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of health plan, paid life insurance and retirement plans, discounts, employee referral programs, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave.

VCBR is a tobacco-free, smoke-free work environment.

VCBR is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer, that provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, and active members of the Virginia National Guard and/or U.S. Military Reserve members to apply, and to respond accordingly on the state application.

Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (VCBR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all applicants regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encourage to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the date of this posting.

Contact Information

Name: Jessica Aliff

Phone: 804-766-3326

Email: jessica.aliff@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.