Nurse, RN - Crisis Stabilization Program

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-free workplace

Opportunity for professional development

Job summary

A community services organization in Fredericksburg is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse for their Crisis Stabilization Program. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care, conducting patient assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to implement treatment plans. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and experience in psychiatric nursing. This position requires the nurse to work rotating shifts, including weekends, and ensures high-quality care in a mental health environment.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of principles and techniques related to psychiatric nursing.
• Experience with administering psychotropic medication and individual therapy.
• Ability to maintain patient records and prepare medical reports.

Responsibilities

• Conducts intake and follow-up interviews and assessments.
• Performs routine examinations like blood pressure and temperature checks.
• Educates residents and families about mental health and treatment plans.
• Collaborates with the treatment team to develop and evaluate plans.
• Documents medical histories and daily assessments.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing principles

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Therapeutic techniques

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

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.

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, driving record, and verification of credentials. Additionally, employees are subject to random drug testing throughout their employment. Our comprehensive screening program reflects our commitment to maintaining a safe, healthy workplace and providing high-quality services to our community.