Title: Chief Nursing Officer
State Role Title: Registered Nurse Manager II
Hiring Range: $131,030 - $180,821
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Hiram Davis Medical Center
Agency Website: hwdmc.dbhds.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Hiram W. Davis Medical Center is one of 12 inpatient facilities operated by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
Hiram W. Davis Medical Center, located in Petersburg, Virginia, is a 94-bed medical facility providing acute medical diagnoses, skilled care, intermediate care, and long-term care to individuals receiving services in DBHDS facilities and within the community that have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Admissions to HWDMC are generally either permanent placement or special hospitalization. Patients typically come to HWDMC as a special hospitalization for step-down to stabilize, post-surgery rehabilitation, or long-term care.
Hiram W. Davis Medical Center is currently recruiting for a Full-Time Chief Nursing Officer to join our team. The Chief Nursing Officer will be responsible for organizing, directing all operational and clinical functions of the Nursing Department. The Chief Nursing Officer provides clinical leadership in the operations of Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Nursing Facility (NF) and acute general medical (GM). The role will ensure that qualified nursing staff are available to provide nursing care 24 hours a day. The position will also maintain accreditation and certifications of regulating organizations. Th Chief Nursing Officer develops policies, procedures, strategic planning, budget planning, and goal achievement for the Nursing Department. The role also directly supervises all Nursing Supervisors.
Job Duties:
- Directs all clinical functions of the Department of Nursing by ensuring the entire Nursing Department through Shift Supervisors by providing the highest standard of care and ensuring the resident care delivery is based on compliance with all regulatory standards.
- Ensures adherence to nursing policies and procedures that are current and accurate. Communicates and interprets nursing philosophy, practice standards and policies to nursing personnel, hospital administration and other clinical and non-clinical department heads.
- Makes frequent rounds on each nursing unit (to include all 3 shifts) to ascertain the quality of care given by personnel and discusses patient's care with staff, stays abreast of resident/patient care information for resolution of problems related patient care issues, and ascertain unit operation for resolution of problems related to staff and other departments.
- Ensures Nursing department compliance with license, orientation, yearly mandatory trainings, competencies, and other identified required documents.
- Oversee the regulatory compliance on care delivery by ensuring self-awareness of current standards through research, seeking assistance from the PI Director and by participating in the workgroup initiatives and ensuring staff awareness and staff compliance of the current, standards including enforcement of established plans of corrections and audits.
- Evaluates performance of Nursing Supervisors based on their compliance and enforcement of CMS/VDH and Joint Commission regulations.
- Establishes and promotes harmonious working relationship, teamwork, and collaborative behavior among all Nursing Supervisors, and other assigned positions.
- Works with the hospital's Joint Commission (JC) accreditation and VA Department of Health (Medicare/Medicaid) certification preparation processes.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Significant experience in a nursing leadership or supervisory role overseeing clinical staff.
Additional Considerations
- Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA).
- Knowledge and/or experience in Long Term Care setting.
- Knowledge of CMS/VDH, Joint Commission and Virginia Board of Nursing regulations
- Experience with performance planning and evaluation systems.
- Experience with progressive discipline and employee relations in accordance with HR policies.
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.
You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.
This position is open until filled; however, applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.
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 (804) 524-7300 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.
Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.
Benefits: DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!
Contact Information
Name: Taylor Mayton
Phone: (804) 524-7300
Email: taylor.mayton@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.