Registered Nurse II (Wage)
Company: DHRM
Location: Danville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Registered Nurse II (Wage) State Role Title: 49113 Hiring
Range: $45.32 2nd/3rd shift differentials/holidays
differentials/weekend differentials Pay Band: 5 Agency: Dept
Behavioral Health/Develop Location: Southern Va Mental Health Inst
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/svmhi/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties This is a wage
position (up to 28 hours/week) with no benefits. This position
requires at minimum 16 hours/week as scheduled. 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. DBHDS is seeking dedicated,
experienced Registered Nurse Professionals. A Registered Nurse II
at DBHDS is responsible for providing advanced nursing care for
patients with psychiatric disorders in accordance with hospital
policies and procedures, as well as nursing standards and
regulations. 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. Experience/Ability to
delegate, supervise, evaluate nursing processes to help solve
complex problems. Must be willing to work rotating weekends and
holidays as scheduled. This position requires completion of a
4-week New Employee Orientation for on-the-job training.
Orientation hours are from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with a one hour lunch
break for Orientation Week 1 (no flexibility for Week 1) and then
as scheduled by the Nurse Educator for the remaining Orientation
Weeks 2-4, which will include some evenings/nights. NOTE: There is
some flexibility for the remaining orientation schedule with
coordination with the Nurse Educator; however, must be available to
attend orientation for a minimum of 16 hours/week to complete
orientation cycle. Competitive Shift Differentials: · 1st shift
weekend-$5.50 per hour · 2nd shift-weekday-$5.50 per hour/2nd shift
weekend/holidays-$6.00 per hour · 3rd shift-weekday-$4.00 per
hour/3rd shift weekend/holidays-$7.00 per hour Minimum
Qualifications Experience working as a Registered Nurse. 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. Valid driver's license is required
and must remain valid and in good standing throughout employment.
This position will also require: Knowledge of the theory and
practice of nursing and psychiatric nursing. Knowledge and skills
related to psychosocial rehabilitation/recovery models.
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. Experience/Ability to delegate, supervise, evaluate
nursing processes to help solve complex problems. 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. 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. 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.
Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be
considered for this position. Applicants will be provided
confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is
submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to
check the status of your application for this position. A
successful fingerprint-based criminal history check, drug screen,
and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for
this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the
Department of Behavioral Health and 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. 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 any questions,
contact the Office of Human Resources. Commonwealth’s Alternate
Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to
inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged 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 with the Department of Aging and
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. To
obtain a Certificate of Disability go to:
https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at
800-552-5019. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons
with disabilities during the application and/or interview process
per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at
(434) 773-4208 for assistance. DBHDS 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. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities,
Veterans, and people with National Service experience are
encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY. SVMHI uses Form I-9 and E-Verify
in the verification of eligibility for employment. SVMHI is a smoke
and vape-free facility in all buildings and outside facility
grounds. Contact Information Name: Human Resources Phone:
434-421-3060 Email: svmhihr@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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