Nursing Positions
Nursing Position Objectives at Our Staunton, VA Hospital
Joining the mental health nursing team at Staunton, VA’s Western State Hospital means joining professionals dedicated to personalized and compassionate care for all patients. As part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) within the Commonwealth of Virginia, our nurses strive to offer high-quality treatment for patients in a place they feel safe and secure. We offer a place where nurses can grow personally and professionally. Western State Hospital provides a dynamic setting to further your career. We offer part-time and full-time nursing positions. If you want to make an immediate impact in the Staunton community, contact us today.
What It Takes to Be a Mental Health Professional
Mental health nurses are in high demand with the changing mental health needs of the world. Our nurses are a part of the Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) within the Commonwealth of Virginia, so they strive to share knowledge and provide quality care for patients and their families. A high level of communication is needed between the healthcare team and our patients. Our nurses must help patients dealing with challenging mental health conditions by giving them verbal instructions to help them feel empowered when the patient lacks control. We also use therapeutic communication to help patients with problem-solving techniques. Mental health nurses must also continue practicing clinical nursing in a psychiatric mental health environment to keep an active license. If you’re ready to join a team of mental health professionals that want to offer the best care for patients and their families, contact us today.
Benefits of Being a Mental Health Nurse at Western State Hospital
There are many benefits to joining our mental health nursing team at Western State Hospital. Some of these benefits include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plans
- 24/7 security
- Shift and weekend differentials
- Sick and personal time off
- Clinical positions loan repayment options
- State employee discount program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vacation time
- Paid life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
Along with our amazing benefits, Western State Hospital is currently offering sign-on bonuses for our nursing positions, including:
- CNA: $3,000 sign-on bonus
- LPN: $3,500 sign-on bonus
- RN: $7,500 sign-on bonus