Location: Nottoway,VA, USA
Title: Registered Nurse II (RN)
State Role Title: 49113
Hiring Range: $81,959 Minimum - Commensurate w/Experience
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Va Center for Behavioral Rehab
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
~ $5,000 Sign on bonus for eligible RN's
~Shift Differential: Evening $5.50/Hour Weekday & $6.00/Hour Weekend
Night $4.00/Hours Weekday & $7.00/Hour Weekend
The Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (VCBR), located in Burkeville, Virginia is recruiting for Registered Nurses (RN II). VCBR is a behavioral treatment center recognized for securely housing and treating civilly committed sex offenders.
VCBR provides recovery, opportunity and support to residents so they may safely return to their communities and is the only facility in the Commonwealth that provides such service.
The Registered Nurse (RN II) upholds the professional image of the Nursing Department as a role model & mentor for other disciplines, utilizing knowledge base & experience; provides nursing care to residents through the nursing department; maintains a safe, therapeutic environment, using the least restrictive measures necessary and upholds the rights and dignity of the residents & their families.
The successful incumbent will have the following KSA's and/or Competencies required to successfully perform the job duties. Knowledge of: professional nursing principles and techniques used in the assessment, care and treatment of individuals with mental illness, aging individuals, women, men, and culturally diverse individual's unique healthcare needs respectively: laws and regulations covering nursing practices relative to rules on resident/client protection for residents/clients with mental/psychological illness/disabilities: principles and procedures of infection control in a high-risk environment to minimize the risk of the transmission of communicable diseases: principles of effective, verbal, written and group communication to accurately and effectively communicate job related information; medical terminology used in the assessment, care and treatment of residents/clients with mental/psychological illness/disabilities in order to support and assess mental health problems, work with physicians to develop care plans, assess crisis, provide support and education, and integrate internal and external mental health services; skills to complete specific training to perform in a distinct, complex and secure environment.
Minimum Qualifications
~ Virginia Registered Nurse license.
Additional Considerations
~ Experience in a psychiatric, medical setting and/or correctional setting preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check; employment verification; and verification of education (relevant to employment).
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 section to see barrier crimes and related information).
Please provide all relevant work experience. In describing your relevant experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.
This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the date of this posting.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the American with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at (804) ###-#### during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
VCBR offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of health plan, paid life insurance and retirement plans, discounts, employee referral programs, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave.
VCBR is a tobacco-free, smoke-free work environment.
VCBR is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer, that provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, and active members of the Virginia National Guard and/or U.S. Military Reserve members to apply, and to respond accordingly on the state application.
Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (VCBR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all applicants regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encourage to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the date of this posting.
Contact Information
Name: Jessica Aliff
Phone: 804-###-####
Email: ...@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-###-####.
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.