Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
State of Virginia
Williamsburg, VA

Registered Nurse I - Entry Level

Title: REGISTERED NURSE I - ENTRY LEVEL State Role Title: 49112 Hiring Range: $74,572 - $102,910 Pay Band: 4 Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location: Eastern State Hospital Agency Website: https://www.esh.dbhds.virginia.gov/ Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Up to $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 requirement. An additional $10,000 retention bonus will eb awarded to new hires who are hired after November 9th, 2023. The retention bonus will be paid out one year after hire date and require a on-year written agreement. Eastern State Hospital, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773, with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state of the art campus, situated on 500 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system, and is accredited by the Joint Commission. ESH invites applications for the Entry Level Registered Nurse position. Newly graduated students are welcome to apply! ESH is currently hiring for 12-hour shifts: Day/Evening 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. or Evening/Night 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. The entry level Registered Nurse delivers quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients through utilization of the nursing process in accordance with hospital policy and procedure and standards of nursing care and practice. Supervises, documents, evaluates and provides evidence in performance of staff. Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary. Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Minimum Qualifications * Registered Nurse or license eligible; multi-state compact endorsement accepted or licensed within 90 days of employment. Additional Considerations * Psychiatry and or geriatric related experience preferred. * Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution of higher education 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. This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or facility need. All ESH positions may be required to work different shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays, and/or overtime as requested, in the event of an emergency. EASTERN 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. EASTERN 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. Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & 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. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone # 757-208-7717) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY. EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL 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. DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment. Contact Information Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL Phone: 757-208-7717 / REFER TO PAGEUP FOR APPLICATION STATUS Email: EMAILED APPLICATION MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTED 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.