Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Care - Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN), Crisis Stabilization

$37.25/hr. + $2.50/hr. Shift Differential for evening, night, and weekend shifts

RN Shifts: Evenings, overnights, and weekends: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm & 11:00 pm- 7:30 am (16- 32 hours per month)

Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) passionate about delivering exceptional care to individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disorders? Join our team at the Regional Crisis Stabilization Center (RCSC) where you'll play a crucial role as an RN that provides comprehensive nursing services to our clients.

As an Registered Nurse (RN) at RCSC, you'll collaborate closely with a dedicated team, including a staff psychiatrist, to ensure the well-being of our clients. Your Registered Nurse (RN) responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks, from assisting in medication management to conducting client assessments and delivering crisis and supportive counseling. Your Registered Nurse (RN) expertise will be instrumental in assessing individual health and mental status, analyzing data to determine appropriate care, and planning and evaluating treatment strategies.

The importance of your role cannot be overstated. The immediate health and safety of our clients rely on your proficiency and attention to detail. Your ability to recognize key symptoms, recommend appropriate treatments, and ensure the correct administration of medications is paramount in preventing potential risks such as dangerous behavior or worsening mental health conditions.

To excel in this Registered Nurse (RN) role, you'll need to possess a strong foundation of nursing knowledge, including familiarity with professional standards and practices. Your understanding of community and agency resources, as well as state regulations, will enable you to provide the highest quality of care. Additionally, your expertise in crisis intervention, counseling techniques, and medication management will be invaluable in meeting the diverse needs of our client population.

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health challenges, we encourage you to apply. Join us at RCSC, where your dedication and expertise as an RN will positively impact the well-being of our clients every day.

Registered Nurse (RN) Requirements: Registered Nurse with one (1) year of behavioral health experience. The candidate will register to practice as a QMHP-A trainee within the first 30 days of employment.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.