Registered Nurse II (Days)
Company: DHRM
Location: Danville
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Registered Nurse II (Days) State Role Title: 49113 Hiring
Range: $84,418, negotiable, based on relevant years of experience
Pay Band: 5 Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location:
Southern Va Mental Health Inst Agency Website:
https://www.svmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov/ Recruitment Type: General
Public - G Job Duties Come Join our team of Registered Nurses that
makes a difference! Up to a $25,000 Bonus for Registered Nurses
that are new to state service and remain with the facility for 2
years. · $15,000 sign on bonus will be awarded to new hires to
state service with a one-year written agreement required. · An
additional $10,000 retention bonus will be awarded to new hires who
are hired after December 10, 2023. The retention bonus will be paid
out one year after hire date and require a one-year written
agreement. 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 Exceptional State
Benefits Include: · 13 paid holidays, 12 paid vacation days, 8 paid
sick days and 4 paid family personal days per year; Family Medical
Leave, Short- and Long-term disability coverage; Low-cost,
comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance benefits; Group life
and optional life insurance, and Flexible Reimbursement accounts.
Other state benefits include: · Internships, Career Ladders and
Continuing Education Opportunities · Referral Bonuses · Student
Loan Repayment opportunities · Virginia 529 College Savings Plan
may be available for this role · State Employee Discounts and More!
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. Positions are
available for our day shift (7:00 am - 7:30 pm) and will work
12-hour shifts in a non-rotating Pitman schedule. This position may
be required to work overtime. This position will work weekends on a
rotating basis. This position requires completion of a consecutive
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 and then as scheduled by the Nurse
Educator for the remaining Orientation Weeks 2-4, which will
include some day shift. 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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