Overnight Psychiatric Care RN — Crisis Stabilization Impact

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Annual and Sick Leave

11 Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) is seeking a Full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to provide care to individuals in crisis at our Regional Crisis Stabilization Center. This role emphasizes nursing assessments, medication management, crisis intervention, counseling, and coordination of medical services with an interdisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold a Virginia RN license and have at least one year of behavioral health experience.

Qualifications

• A valid RN license from the Virginia Board of Nursing.
• Minimum one year of behavioral health experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial and ongoing assessments of clients' physical and mental health needs and develop appropriate nursing plans of care.
• Monitor client status, treatment responses, medications, and medication management practices.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and treatment staff on medications, treatment planning, referrals, and changes in client condition.
• Review referrals and provide assessment and recommendations for program acceptance and ongoing care.
• Coordinate medical services, referrals, transportation, and medical appointments.
• Serve as a nursing resource to staff by providing consultation and education on client medical needs.
• Maintain accurate nursing and treatment documentation.
• Provide supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and emergency services as needed.
• Follow nursing standards, agency policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license - Virginia

Job description

The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) is seeking a Full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to provide care to individuals in crisis at our Regional Crisis Stabilization Center. This role emphasizes nursing assessments, medication management, crisis intervention, counseling, and coordination of medical services with an interdisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold a Virginia RN license and have at least one year of behavioral health experience.