Psychiatric Nurse II – Lead/Charge Nurse

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Virginia; On-site; USD 97,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in Northern Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse II to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for individuals with serious mental illness across acute and chronic phases.

The role requires an active Virginia RN license (or multistate) and preferably a BSN or higher. Candidates with psych nursing and charge nurse experience are encouraged to apply, with a focus on collaborative interdisciplinary care.

Qualifications

• Active RN license to practice in Virginia or Multistate license.
• BSN or higher education degree preferred.
• Psych Nursing experience and Charge Nurse experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Manage multiple priorities in acute and chronic phases.
• Coordinate with Interdisciplinary Treatment Team and delegates tasks.
• Provide leadership, feedback and supervision to team members.

Education

BSN or higher

Job description

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in Northern Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse II to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for individuals with serious mental illness across acute and chronic phases.

The role requires an active Virginia RN license (or multistate) and preferably a BSN or higher. Candidates with psych nursing and charge nurse experience are encouraged to apply, with a focus on collaborative interdisciplinary care.