Night Shift Psychiatric Nurse — Patient Care Leader

Aster Springs; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aster Springs in Virginia is seeking a dedicated Night Nurse to work with clients in a behavioral healthcare setting. You will perform comprehensive nursing assessments, transcribe physician orders, and administer medications while ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment.

The role includes coordinating pharmacy and laboratory orders, documenting observations in electronic charts, and supporting admissions, transfers, and discharges as part of a cohesive care team.

Qualifications

• Accurate nursing assessments identifying medical needs.
• Transcribe physician orders and administer medications as prescribed.
• Document health status and care plans in the charting system.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive nursing assessments identifying medical needs and limitations.
• Records and transcribes physician orders, and administers medications per MAR.
• Coordinates pharmacy/lab orders and ensures secure handling of medications.
• Maintains electronic nursing notes reflecting plan of care and daily observations.
• Assists in admissions, transfers, discharges, and patient education.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Vital signs

Medication administration

Electronic charting

Patient safety

Education

Associates degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

EMR / Electronic health records

Job description

Aster Springs in Virginia is seeking a dedicated Night Nurse to work with clients in a behavioral healthcare setting. You will perform comprehensive nursing assessments, transcribe physician orders, and administer medications while ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment.

The role includes coordinating pharmacy and laboratory orders, documenting observations in electronic charts, and supporting admissions, transfers, and discharges as part of a cohesive care team.