Crisis Stabilization RN Lead - Mental Health Care

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board seeks a primary nursing professional for the Crisis Stabilization Program, a 24/7 intensive mental health residential facility. The role supports the staff psychiatrist and nurse practitioner in medication management, evaluation, and daily patient care on an 8–10 hour shift with weekend rotation.

Responsibilities include intake assessments, routine exams, medication administration, treatment plan collaboration, and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and considerable professional experience in psychiatric nursing, or equivalent education/experience.
• State Certified Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and follow-up interviews and assessments.
• Perform routine clinical examinations (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight).
• Administer medications, including injections, daily or PRN.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, and program staff on treatment plans.
• Educate residents and families about mental health, medications, and treatment plans.
• Document medical and psychiatric histories, assessments, diagnoses, and outcomes.
• Prepare medical reports and correspondence.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Order and secure pharmaceuticals for the program.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing knowledge

Administer psychotropic medications

Therapy and counseling techniques

Coordinate therapy services

Medical records & reporting

Interpersonal relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Experience in psychiatric nursing or equivalent

Job description

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board seeks a primary nursing professional for the Crisis Stabilization Program, a 24/7 intensive mental health residential facility. The role supports the staff psychiatrist and nurse practitioner in medication management, evaluation, and daily patient care on an 8–10 hour shift with weekend rotation.

Responsibilities include intake assessments, routine exams, medication administration, treatment plan collaboration, and thorough documentation.