RN Full-time

Title: RN Part Time

State Role Title: RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst

Hiring Range: $53.50/Hour Plus Shift Differentials

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Western State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Western State Hospital (WSH) is a state-of-the-art psychiatric facility that has been in operation since 1828 under the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just 30 minutes from major university towns, WSH is a 302-bed, Joint Commission-accredited hospital. Affiliated with the University of Virginia's Department of Psychiatric Medicine, it serves as a training ground for professionals in nursing, social work, psychology, and activity therapy from various institutions.


Position Available: Registered Nurse (RN) Part Time

WSH is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide direct patient care in a safe, therapeutic environment for a specific patient population in its 24/7 psychiatric facility. Care will be delivered in accordance with policies and procedures, with an emphasis on patient-specific needs and competencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver quality care as part of an interdisciplinary team.

• Maintain accountability in a secure, therapeutic environment.

• Foster healthy interpersonal interactions in adult acute admissions, geriatric, and extended rehabilitation units.

• Observe and report on interventions, treatments, behaviors, and emotional wellbeing.

• Accurately document patient care and communication in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

• Supervise unit staff, including Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) and LPNs.

• Assist individuals with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and perform direct one-on-one patient observations.

• Apply de-escalation techniques to manage behavioral incidents.

• Administer medication and treatments as directed.

• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team regarding patient status and care plans.


Employment Details:

Western State Hospital is seeking applicants for the part-time RN position on either 2nd or 3rd shift. Successful candidates must be available to work 12-hour shifts on weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Monday) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., or 8-hour shifts from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., and 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Part-time RNs are required to work a minimum of 64 hours per month. Additionally, they must work 4 hours on either Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day, as well as 4 hours on another holiday, such as the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, or New Year’s Day.


Shift Differential:

• 1st shift weekends and holidays): $5.50/hr.

• 2nd shift weekdays $5.50/hr. on weekends, and holidays: $6.00/hr.

• 3rd shift weekdays $4.00/hr. on weekends, and holidays: $7.00/hr.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to delegate and supervise nursing staff. Effective communication (written, verbal and sign).

• Ability to participate in interdisciplinary team. Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.

• Ability to work overtime due to staffing emergencies in a 24-hour 7 day per week psychiatric hospital which at times may mean working a 16-hour shift if and when necessary.

• Complete all annual competency training to include TOVA III with physical restraints.

• Complete and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers with the American Heart Association

Demonstrates knowledge of recovery/trauma informed care.

Additional Considerations

Bachelor’s and Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution or higher education.

Psych Nursing experience

Veteran or Veteran Spouse

Bilingual in Spanish

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.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.


Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (540-332-8300) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.


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.


DBHDS Facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated for COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate on COVID - 19 vaccination programs to staff, residents, and clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Contact Information

Name: Elizabeth Weber

Phone: 540-332-8056

Email: elizabeth.weber@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.

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