Registered Nurse (RN) Psychiatric Care

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 43,187 - 61,509; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

11 paid holidays

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Job summary

The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board is seeking a Part-Time Nurse, Psychiatric Care (RN) to support crisis stabilization services for adults 18+. You will administer medications, perform nursing assessments, and collaborate with psychiatrists and the treatment team to develop care plans.

Based at the BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center in Hampton, VA, this role offers varied shifts, acute crisis coverage, and a focus on safety, documentation, and patient-centered care during

Qualifications

• RN license required by Virginia Board of Nursing.
• One year of behavioral health experience as an RN.
• Candidates will register to practice as a QMHP trainee within the first 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor medications, including psychotropics.
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Coordinate with the psychiatrist and treatment team to develop care plans.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Nursing assessment

Education

RN license (Virginia)

QMHP trainee registration within 30 days

Job description

Nurse, Psychiatric Care (RN) - Crisis Stabilization Part-Time

Hourly Pay: $38.00/hr

Work Schedule: Varying Schedules

Join our team at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board and embark on a rewarding career as a part‑time Nurse in Psychiatric Care (RN) focused on Crisis Stabilization.

Our Organization

Since 1971, the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided the highest quality of behavioral health services to residents of the cities of Hampton and Newport News, Virginia, offering a comprehensive array of programs for both children and adults living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders.

The BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center is designed to serve individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. It offers a range of urgent care services, including therapy, medication management, suicide prevention, and crisis intervention. Unlike traditional emergency rooms, the facility emphasizes a peaceful and therapeutic atmosphere.

Role Overview

The Nurse, Psychiatric Care (RN) – Crisis Stabilization PT supports adults (18+) receiving short‑term residential stabilization at the 16‑bed Regional Crisis Stabilization Center (RCSC) within the BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center. This role exists to ensure safe, timely nursing care and medication support during acute mental health and co‑occurring substance use crises.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with the staff psychiatrist on prescribing workflows; administering and monitoring medications (including psychotropics); completing comprehensive nursing assessments; delivering crisis and supportive counseling; analyzing clinical information to determine appropriate nursing/medical interventions; coordinating needed medical services; and consulting with the treatment team to develop individualized care plans.

Required Qualifications/skills

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Board of Nursing is required
• One (1) year of behavioral health experience as a Registered Nurse
• Candidates will register to practice as a QMHP trainee within the first 30 days of employment

A Typical Shift

You’ll begin by reviewing overnight notes, current orders, and any changes in client presentation, then connect with the oncoming team to confirm priorities for the shift. Throughout the day, you’ll maintain a steady rhythm of medication pass, observation, and documentation, while staying ready to respond to fluctuating acuity in a crisis‑stabilization setting.

You’ll touch base with the psychiatrist as needed to clarify orders and trends, coordinate with internal staff to align on next steps for each client, and communicate with outside medical resources when follow‑up services are required. In between scheduled activities, you’ll provide brief, supportive check‑ins that help clients remain oriented, informed, and engaged in their stabilization plan—ending the shift with clear handoff notes to support continuity of care.

Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off
• 11 paid holidays
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

If you are ready to apply your psychiatric nursing expertise in crisis stabilization, we encourage you to apply. 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.