Nurse, RN - Crisis Stabilization Program

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board; Fredericksburg (VA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Psychiatric nursing knowledge

Administer psychotropic medications

Therapy and counseling techniques

Coordinate therapy services

Medical records & reporting

Interpersonal relations

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Experience in psychiatric nursing or equivalent

Description du poste

OVERVIEW

Serves as the primary nursing position in the Crisis Stabilization Program, a 24/7 highly intensive mental health residential treatment facility for persons experiencing serious psychiatric or behavioral problems which jeopardize their current community living. This position assists the staff psychiatrist and nurse practitioner in the prescription, administration and monitoring of medication, discharge planning and general daily patient care. This position works an 8 to 10 hour shift on a rotating schedule, including weekends, and while on shift serves as the lead health care provider.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts individual intake and follow‑up interviews and performs physical, psychological and general social casework assessments on a scheduled basis, as well as on an emergency basis as needed.
• Conducts routine examinations daily, such as measuring blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight. .
• Administers medications, including those administered by injection, daily or as needed by the residents.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners or program coordinator, to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans, including evaluating existing medications and recommending new medications.
• Educates residents, family members, and care givers about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications and treatment plans while they participate in the Crisis Stabilization Program.
• Documents patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions or outcomes daily.
• Prepares medical correspondence and reports.
• Regular and predictable attendance required.
• Orders, inventories and secures pharmaceuticals for use by program individuals; provides for adequate first aid supplies and materials at the Crisis Stabilization Program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the principles, standards, practices and techniques related to psychiatric nursing. Thorough knowledge of the characteristics and precautions to be taken in the administration of psychotropic medication. Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques related to individual therapy and counseling practices for the mentally ill. Ability to coordinate and schedule therapy treatment services. Ability to accurately maintain patient medical records and prepare reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals, physicians, subordinates and others contacted in the course of work.

TYPICAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and considerable professional experience in psychiatric nursing, or equivalent education/experience.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

State Certified Registered Nurse. Valid VA driver's license.

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and hiring process by contacting Human Resources at 540-899-4400 or [e-mail].

RACSB maintains a drug-free workplace environment. All candidates who receive conditional offers of employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and background check, including criminal history, Department of Social Services review, driving record, and verification of credentials. Our comprehensive screening program reflects our commitment to maintaining a safe, healthy workplace and providing high-quality services to our community.