Western State Hospital
Registered Nurse II
Western State Hospital is seeking experienced Registered Nurses as RN II for 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts.
Salary & Benefits
Hiring Range: $84,418 (salary commensurate with experience)
Pay Band: 5
Sign on bonus: $7,500 for new hires to state service with a one‑year written agreement required.
Starting pay: $79,572, total compensation including paid time off and benefits begins at $120,408.
Shift differentials: 1st shift weekend: $5.50/hr
2nd shift weekday: $5.50/hr
2nd shift weekend/holidays: $6.00/hr
3rd shift weekday: $4.00/hr
3rd shift weekend/holidays: $7.00/hr
Benefits: 13 paid holidays, 12+ paid vacation days, 9 paid sick days, 4+ paid family personal days. Family Medical Leave, Short & Long‑term disability coverage; Low‑cost comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance; Group life and optional life insurance; Flexible Reimbursement accounts.
Other State Benefits: Internships, Career Ladders, Continuing Education, Referral Bonuses, Student Loan Repayment, Virginia 529 College Savings Plan, Relocation Reimbursement, State Employee Discounts.
Responsibilities Provide advanced nursing care for patients with psychiatric disorders in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Implement use of Seclusion/Restraints and monitor patients' physical/emotional risk factors.
Schedule: (2) 12‑hour shifts and (2) 8‑hour shifts or (5) 8‑hour shifts per week and every other weekend.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to delegate and supervise nursing staff; effective communication skills.
Participate in interdisciplinary team; assess, plan, implement, evaluate patient care.
Work overtime due to staffing emergencies in a 24‑hour 7‑day psychiatric hospital (including 16‑hr shifts).
Complete all annual competency training including Therapeutic Option with physical restraints.
Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers with the American Heart Association.
Demonstrate knowledge of recovery/trauma‑informed care.
Additional Considerations
Bachelor's or master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution or higher education.
Psych nursing and nursing leadership experience preferred.
Veteran or Veteran Spouse.
Bilingual in Spanish.
Contact Information
Name: Elizabeth Weber
Phone: 540-332-8056
Email: elizabeth.weber@dbhds.virginia.gov
Western State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. EEO/AA/TTY.
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Salary & Benefits
Hiring Range: $84,418 (salary commensurate with experience)
Pay Band: 5
Sign on bonus: $7,500 for new hires to state service with a one‑year written agreement required.
Starting pay: $79,572, total compensation including paid time off and benefits begins at $120,408.
Shift differentials: 1st shift weekend: $5.50/hr
2nd shift weekday: $5.50/hr
2nd shift weekend/holidays: $6.00/hr
3rd shift weekday: $4.00/hr
3rd shift weekend/holidays: $7.00/hr
Benefits: 13 paid holidays, 12+ paid vacation days, 9 paid sick days, 4+ paid family personal days. Family Medical Leave, Short & Long‑term disability coverage; Low‑cost comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance; Group life and optional life insurance; Flexible Reimbursement accounts.
Other State Benefits: Internships, Career Ladders, Continuing Education, Referral Bonuses, Student Loan Repayment, Virginia 529 College Savings Plan, Relocation Reimbursement, State Employee Discounts.
Responsibilities Provide advanced nursing care for patients with psychiatric disorders in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Implement use of Seclusion/Restraints and monitor patients' physical/emotional risk factors.
Schedule: (2) 12‑hour shifts and (2) 8‑hour shifts or (5) 8‑hour shifts per week and every other weekend.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to delegate and supervise nursing staff; effective communication skills.
Participate in interdisciplinary team; assess, plan, implement, evaluate patient care.
Work overtime due to staffing emergencies in a 24‑hour 7‑day psychiatric hospital (including 16‑hr shifts).
Complete all annual competency training including Therapeutic Option with physical restraints.
Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers with the American Heart Association.
Demonstrate knowledge of recovery/trauma‑informed care.
Additional Considerations
Bachelor's or master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution or higher education.
Psych nursing and nursing leadership experience preferred.
Veteran or Veteran Spouse.
Bilingual in Spanish.
Contact Information
Name: Elizabeth Weber
Phone: 540-332-8056
Email: elizabeth.weber@dbhds.virginia.gov
Western State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. EEO/AA/TTY.
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