What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse I (Nights) position at Dept Behavioral Health/Develop?
- 5107883
- Danville, Virginia, United States
- Southern VA Mental Health Inst
- Health and Human Services
- Full-Time (Salaried)
- Closing at: Jul 21 2026 - 15:00 EDT
- Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Title: Registered Nurse I (Nights)
State Role Title: 49112
Hiring Range: $79,268 - $109,390
Pay Band: 4
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
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
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
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!
This is an entry level position for Registered Nurses (RN) who are new graduates or have minimal RN experience.
Assess patient’s physical and mental condition and collaborate with patient and other team members to identify needs in order to design individualized person centered plans of care with the aim of increasing psychosocial and recovery skills for individuals with mental illnesses and to those with dual disorders.
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.
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 Night shift (7:00 pm - 7:30 am) RN float pool 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 and night shifts.**
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of a Registered Nurse program.
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 active 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.
Ability to delegate, supervise, evaluate nursing processes to help solve complex problems.
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.
Salary : $79,268 - $109,390