RN II (CCCA) Full Time

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management

$84K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Virginia or eligibility for licensure.
  • 5-7 years of nursing experience, preferably in psychiatric settings.
  • Knowledge of pharmacology, psychiatric disorders, and child/adolescent care.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work in high-pressure, interdisciplinary team settings.
  • Experience conducting educational groups and patient assessments.

Responsibilities

  • Assess and monitor patient medical and mental health concerns upon admission.
  • Collaborate with psychiatrists to plan medication and treatment regimens.
  • Educate patients and their families about psychological and emotional needs.
  • Lead patient education groups on coping strategies and therapeutic activities.
  • Document patient progress and communicate effectively with healthcare team members.

Benefits

  • $25,000 bonus for new hires, including $15,000 sign-on and $10,000 retention bonus.
  • Comprehensive health insurance options through Anthem or AETNA.
  • 13 paid holidays, 12+ paid vacation days, and 9 paid sick days each year.
  • Opportunities for internships, continuing education, and career advancement.
  • Relocation reimbursement and potential student loan repayment benefits.
Full Job Description
RN II (CCCA) Full Time

Job no:
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Staunton, Virginia
Categories: Health and Human Services

Title: RN II (CCCA) Full Time

State Role Title: RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst

Hiring Range: Starting Pay from $84,418 (Commensurate with Experience)

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Comm Ctr for Child & Adoles

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/ccca/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents, aa psychiatric hospital, is seeking experienced nurses to fill the RN II position.
CCCA offers 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. The retention bonus will be paid out one year after hire date and require a one-year written agreement.

Above bouses are available to Registered Nurse that are new to DBHDS or have not worked for at least one year for Department of Behavior Health Developmental Services (DBHDS).

The Mission of the CCCA Nursing Department is to skillfully assess children for medical and mental health concerns when admitted for acute psychiatric care. The Registered Nurse responsibility is to report accurate information to the psychiatrist, who will then give direction to the RNs regarding appropriate medication and treatment regime to put into place for the patient.

Competitive salaries
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, 9 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
• Relocation Reimbursement may be available for this role
• State Employee Discounts and More!

Minimum Qualifications

(KSA referring to Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)
Effective communication both verbal & written. Ability to participate in an interdisciplinary team. Ability to lead
educational groups. Ability to assess, plan, implement, & evaluate patient care utilizing knowledge of
pharmacology, psychiatric disorders, AND physical, psychological, & social needs of the psychiatric adolescent
or child. Competent with TOVA, CPR and knowledge of lab values for children & adolescents. Basic computer
skills. Ability to apply knowledge to meet child & adolescent needs in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Act as a
resource person to communicate knowledge of the nursing process to other disciplines, community groups, &
schools of nursing. Walking and/or standing for up to eight (8) hours or more. Bending & lifting. Ability to use
TOVA techniques. May be exposed to aggressive patients. Ability to work scheduled shifts and overtime hours or shifts as required.

Additional Considerations

Bilingual Skills
Veteran
Spouse of a Veteran

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.

Contact Information

Name: John Lee

Phone: 540-290-7795

Email: [email protected]

Advertised: 15 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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