Title: RN Manager II-Chief Nursing Officer - 49116

State Role Title: Registered Nurse Manager II

Hiring Range: Minimum Salary: $138,769/year - Salary Commensurate with Relevant Years of Experience

Pay Band: 6

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

• Comprehensive knowledge of and clinical experience in the principles, practices, and
standards of psychiatric nursing. [customize based on setting]
• Executive leadership skills with demonstrated ability to engage in the effective
strategic planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating services.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a nursing department in providing comprehensive
treatment to psychiatric patients in a hospital setting [customize based on setting].
• Considerable knowledge of and experience with administrative practices and
procedures, including program planning, implementation, and management; budget
development; and management / supervision of nursing staff.
• Experience with implementing nursing standards in accordance with regulatory
guidelines and in performance improvement processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively use an electronic health record and technology.
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control processes and requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of performance improvement principles. 
• Ability to deal effectively with professional & non-professional personnel within &
outside the facility by identifying commonalties, building consensus, and focusing on
resolving problems. 
• Extensive knowledge of nursing management. 
• Ability to interpret governing directives and effectively integrate nursing services. 
• Demonstrated ability to establish working systems and processes and to develop and
involve others. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage change, deal with ambiguity, and make timely
decisions based on sound analysis of complex issues.
• Extensive knowledge of the current complexities of the health care industry, expertise
in budgeting, trend variance analysis, strategic planning, marketing, and an
understanding of information technology, as well as political and economic skills.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Additional Considerations

• Concentration in psychiatric nursing or mental health nursing.
• Clinical, administrative, and management experience in a psychiatric hospital setting.
• Postgraduate degree in nursing or a related field; or the knowledge and skills associated with an advanced degree; or a written plan to obtain these qualifications. Note: a related field may include health care administration or business administration. • Advanced degree in psychiatric mental health nursing, or nursing administration.

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, management positions, postings will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) 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.