ACT RN (4237)

Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 58,103 - 100,853; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Excellent fringe benefits

Job summary

Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services seeks a qualified Registered Nurse to provide psychiatric assessments and coordinate care for individuals with serious mental illness in Danville, Virginia. You will collaborate with psychiatrists and nurse practitioners, manage medications, and connect clients with comprehensive treatment, rehabilitation, and support services.

This full-time position requires Virginia RN licensure, at least one year of relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and

Qualifications

• Must hold RN license to practice in Virginia.
• One year of experience within the past five years with individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal records, drug test, and CANIS report as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments.
• Assess physical health needs and arrange referrals to community physicians.
• Provide medication management in coordination with the psychiatrist/nurse practitioner.
• Deliver a wide range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services.
• Share shift-management responsibilities with other staff and perform documentation.
• Assist with weekly medication bag/box fills and home delivery routes; participate in on-call rotation.

Education

Registered Nurse license (Virginia)

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments; assessing physical health needs; making appropriate referrals to community physicians; providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist/nurse practitioner; providing a wide range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services; sharing shift‑management responsibilities with other staff; providing direct case management services to individuals, conducting medication education, and performing necessary documentation; assisting individuals with weekly medication bag/box fills; delivering medications to the homes of individuals per morning/evening medication runs on a rotation basis; participating in on‑call rotation.

Qualifications

• Completion of educational requirements for Registered Nurse with a valid RN license to practice in Virginia
• At least one year of experience within the past five years providing services to individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness
• Valid drivers’ license and safe driving record
• Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and central registry (CANIS) report will be required upon request. Agency maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary range: $58,103 - $100,853
Sign on bonus: $5,000
Excellent fringe benefits