RN Unit Manager (CCCA) Full Time

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management

$107K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of nursing experience, including management in a psychiatric setting
  • Strong knowledge of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing practices
  • Proven ability to supervise and mentor RN staff and psychiatric assistants
  • Effective communication skills for interaction with diverse stakeholders
  • Experience working in high-stress environments with multiple clients
  • Proficient with electronic health records and computer systems
  • BSN preferred; supervisory experience is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Assess medical and mental health concerns for admitted children
  • Report critical information to psychiatrists regarding patient treatment
  • Supervise and mentor nursing staff and psychiatric aides
  • Implement medication and treatment plans as directed by psychiatrists
  • Maintain staff competencies and ensure quality patient care
  • Provide direction and guidance in a high-stress environment
  • Engage with patients and families to provide support and information

Benefits

  • 13 paid holidays and over 12 vacation days annually
  • Comprehensive low-cost health insurance options
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Student loan repayment and college savings plans available
  • Career development opportunities like internships and continuing education
  • Staff referral bonuses and relocation reimbursement
  • State employee discounts and other benefits
Full Job Description
RN Unit Manager (CCCA) Full Time

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

Title: RN Unit Manager (CCCA) Full Time

State Role Title: Registered Nurse Manager I

Hiring Range: Starting Pay $107,812 (Commensurate with Experience)

Pay Band: 5

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 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
• Competent in KSA's of RN Manager I
• Knowledge of child & adolescent psychiatric nursing practices
• Supervises RN & RN II, Mentors, Psychiatric Nursing Assistant Coach and Psychiatric Nursing Assistants providing mentoring, direction and guidance & work direction as necessary.
• Possesses the ability to teach others with the ability to relate effectively with individuals and groups
• Maintains all competencies as out lined within employee's discipline at CCCA
• Working knowledge of illness and treatment modalities, and ability to use nursing process, principles, practices and techniques to provide patient care
• Skilled in multi-tasking in a high stress environment while working with a variety of clients
• Ability to work independently, show initiative, and work productively within a team environment
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills/ability to relate to a variety of stakeholders including
patients, parents and patient representatives, members of the interdisciplinary
treatment team, and employees at all levels of the organization
Proficient with the use of computers and electronic health records
Ability to pass and maintain T.O., DEFUSE, UKERU and CPR certification

Additional Considerations

BSN Preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Experience working with Children and Adolescents or a mental health setting 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.

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.

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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