What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health RN Nights position at Ascend Medical?
Registered Nurse I (Nights)
- 5029346
- Danville, Virginia, United States
- Southern VA Mental Health Inst
- Health and Human Services
- Full-Time (Salaried)
- Closing at: Feb 4 2025 at 11:00 EST
Title: Registered Nurse I (Nights)
State Role Title: 49112
Hiring Range: $76,959 minimum, negotiable, based on relevant years of experience
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Southern Va Mental Health Inst
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
This is an entry level position for Registered Nurses (RN) who are new graduates or have minimal RN experience.
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental services support individuals by promoting recovery, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life. DBHDS operates 12 facilities: 8 behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured, intensive services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, or need substance use disorder services. DBHDS is committed to a life of possibilities for all Virginians. This position will work at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute, a 72-bed Joint Commission accredited State Mental Health Facility, located in Danville, VA.
Registered Nurses are also responsible for safely implementing the use of Seclusion/Restraints including knowledge of physical/emotional risk factors of the patients served at the facility.
This position requires:
Successfully complete BLS, Therapeutic Options (TO) and other required training upon employment at facility.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills, team focused care and professional approach.
Displays the ability to plan, implement and evaluate care utilizing knowledge of pharmacology, psychiatric and physical disorders, and cultural needs of the individual psychiatric patient.
Presents good clinical knowledge and resource to staff.
Ability to delegate, supervise, evaluate nursing processes to help solve complex problems.
Positions are available for night shift (two 12-hour shifts from 7:00 pm - 7:30 am and two 8-hour shifts from 11:00 pm - 7:30 am). This position may be required to work overtime. This position will work weekends on a rotating basis.
Minimum Qualifications
Current and in good standing Registered Nurse license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or license eligible; multi-state compact endorsement is accepted.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Additional Considerations
Experience as a Registered Nurse in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term or correctional setting.
Veterans and people with National Service.
Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English.
Contact:
Conrad Feller, BSN,RN
Ascend Medical Staffing
734-497-5615
Salary : $76,959
