Title: Nursing Unit Manager - Evening Shift
Role Title: 49115
Hiring Range: $104,672 to $144,447 - Pay to Commensurate with Experience
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Central State Hospital
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/csh/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2027.
CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person’s individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use.
The Nurse Unit Manager will assure the provision of comprehensive, person-centered nursing care to individuals and groups of patients with complex mental and physical illnesses through the planning, organization, direction, supervision, and evaluation of the quality of nursing care and the performance of nursing staff who provide that care. Assures that this care is provided in accordance with established standards of care and practice and facility policies and procedures, is integrated with interdisciplinary treatment, and effectively utilizes available resources. Responsibility for the continuity and quality of care delivered on a unit over the 24-hour day, seven days a week.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or in a compact state.
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program (4-year college program preferred).
- Prior significant psychiatric nursing experience required & demonstrated experience in managerial elements.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required to Successfully Perform the Work:
- Extensive knowledge of mental illnesses and principles and practices of psychiatric nursing.
- Knowledge of, and ability to effectively implement principles of leadership, management, and team building and quality improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and direct unit-based comprehensive nursing activities.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, develop and motivate employees.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Nursing Leadership peers, discipline staff, administration, the public and other agencies.
- Ability to supervise and make judgments about staff performance and provide actionable positive and corrective feedback.
- Ability to effectively manage resources and multiple, changing priorities.
- Comprehensive knowledge of administrative functions and demonstrated ability to develop unit objectives, policies, and standards.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate clinical and administrative issues and participate in budget development and management.
Additional Considerations
We’re excited if you also have:
• Bilingual applicants are highly preferred
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.
Central State Hospital only accepts online applications via PageUp. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PageUp account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.
An extensive criminal history background investigation, not limited to employment references, drug testing and E-Verify will be conducted.
Central State Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.
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 fingerprint-based criminal history check 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.
DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/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 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 (804) 524-7111 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
***Any and all qualifications that you have must be represented in your application/resume as verifiable work experience.***
Shift Differentials for RN’s:
2nd Shift Weekday-$5.50 Per hour
3rd Shift Weekday- $4.00 Per hour
First Shift Weekend/First Shift Weekday Holiday- $5.50 Per hour
Second Shift Weekend/Second Shift Weekday Holiday- $6.00 Per hour
Third Shift Weekend/ Third Shift Weekday Holiday- $7.00 Per hour
Contact Information
Name: Central State Hospital
Phone: 804-524-7000
Email: CSHRecruitment@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.
