RNII-Infection Control Nurse

Title: RNII-Infection Control Nurse

State Role Title: 49113

Hiring Range: $79,572 Minimum - Commensurate w/Experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Va Center for Behavioral Rehab

Agency Website: https://vcbr.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

~ $5,000 Sign on bonus for eligible RN’s
~Shift Differential: Evening $5.50/Hour Weekday & $6.00/Hour Weekend
Night $4.00/Hours Weekday & $7.00/Hour Weekend

The Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (VCBR), located in Burkeville, Virginia is recruiting for a RNII-Infection Control Nurse. VCBR is a behavioral treatment center recognized for securely housing and treating civilly committed sex offenders.
VCBR provides recovery, opportunity and support to residents so they may safely return to their communities and is the only facility in the Commonwealth that provides such service.
The RNII-Infection Control Nurse works under the supervision of the RN Manager II, upholding the professional image of the Nursing Department as a role model & mentor for other disciplines. Utilizing knowledge base & experience, the RN provides nursing care to SVP’s maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, using the least restrictive measures always necessary & upholds the rights & dignity of the residents & their families. To promote a safe and secure environment for staff and residents through monitoring and attempting to prevent the occurrence of communicable diseases by administering vaccines and education. Monitoring and reporting diseases and conditions as required. Utilizes evidence-based practices, consults the local health department and adheres to CDC guidelines.

The successful incumbent will have the following KSA’s and/or Competencies required to successfully perform the job duties. Effective communication both verbal & written. Ability to participate an interdisciplinary team. Ability to lead educational groups. Ability to assess, plan, implement, & evaluate resident care utilizing knowledge of pharmacology, sex offenders, and physical, psychological, & social needs of SVP’s. Basic computer skills. Ability to apply knowledge to meet residents needs in the SVP program. Act as a resource person to communicate knowledge of the Infection Control 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 residents. Works shifts as needed; working overtime hours or shifts as required providing care.

Minimum Qualifications

~ Virginia Registered Nurse license
~ Previous work experience in Infection Control

Additional Considerations

~ Experience in a psychiatric, medical setting and/or correctional 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.

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check; employment verification; and verification of education (relevant to employment).

Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & 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 (Go to the code section to see barrier crimes and related information).

Please provide all relevant work experience. In describing your relevant experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.
This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the date of this posting.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the American with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at (804) 766-3277 during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCBR offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of health plan, paid life insurance and retirement plans, discounts, employee referral programs, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave.

VCBR is a tobacco-free, smoke-free work environment.

VCBR is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer, that provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, and active members of the Virginia National Guard and/or U.S. Military Reserve members to apply, and to respond accordingly on the state application.

Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (VCBR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all applicants 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 encourage to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the date of this posting.

Contact Information

Name: Shanon Gardner

Phone: 804-766-3326

Email: shanon.gardner@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.