PRN RN – Behavioral Health REACH Team

Richmond Behavioral Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse (RN) to join the REACH Team. The successful candidate will administer medications, perform daily medical assessments, transcribe orders, and maintain accurate nursing records across multiple shifts.

The RN will coordinate nursing services, conduct vital signs, participate in treatment teams, and respond to medical emergencies as needed. This position requires strong clinical judgment and Collaborative care with the REACH

Responsibilities

• Admits clients to the program; obtains physician orders; orders medications; transcribes orders.
• Administers medications both intramuscularly and orally.
• Completes medically related assessments including taking vital signs.
• Conducts comprehensive medical and psychiatric review for REACH clients; provides individual assessments.
• Provides and distributes a daily update for all assigned cases.
• Facilitates psycho-educational groups for patients.
• May perform urine drug screens; labels specimens; administers TB tests; monitors lab results.
• Maintains thorough documentation of daily activities including nursing and treatment services.
• Attends and participates on treatment team; attends staff meetings.
• Coordinates nursing services to clients including injections, vena punctures and documentation; collaborates with providers.
• Schedules lab tests, injections and ECGs; reschedules appointments missed by clients with case manager.
• Responds to medical emergencies and calls EMS when warranted.
• Enters data into computer database; researches client information/insurance status.
• Refers clients to community resources for housing, dental care, clinics, hubs.

Job description

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse (RN) to join the REACH Team. The successful candidate will administer medications, perform daily medical assessments, transcribe orders, and maintain accurate nursing records across multiple shifts.

The RN will coordinate nursing services, conduct vital signs, participate in treatment teams, and respond to medical emergencies as needed. This position requires strong clinical judgment and Collaborative care with the REACH