Western State Hospital

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Western State Hospital is a 260 bed psychiatric facility operated by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services. We are located in historic Staunton, Virginia, nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Opportunities are available in state of the art Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Acute Admissions. Western State Hospital offers exceptional benefits and flexible scheduling. Come join us and become part of a dynamic psychiatric nursing department.

Now recruiting for:

• Registered Nurses
• Licensed Practical Nurses

Do you have the desire to make a difference in someone’s future?

Can you assist the psychiatric patient with aspects of self–care that he/she is unable to perform upon admission?

Are you able to re–establish optimal level of patient self–care that will facilitate a return to the community?

If you have answered YES to any one of these questions, Western State Hospital is looking for YOU!

Minimum Starting Salary

Registered Nurse	$44,562 (pay band 4)
Psychiatric Practical Nurse	$28,186 (pay band 3)

Benefits Include:

RN sign-on bonus may apply	Competitive Salaries
Shift Differential	Sick Leave
“Creative” Scheduling	Short-Term Disability
Annual Leave	Educational Leave
Family & Personal Leave	Paid Holidays
Long – Term Disability	Life Insurance
Continuing Education	Free Parking
Health Insurance	Credit Union

For consideration, please contact Human Resources Management and Development at Western State Hospital, P.O. Box 2500, Staunton, VA 24402-2500 or call (540) 332-8300 for more information. TDD accessible at (540) 332-8300. Email Donna Brown, Nursing Recruiter EEO/AA