Psychiatric Registered Nurse - $45/hr

DeKalb Health; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

403(b) retirement fund

Life insurance

Job summary

CRi is opening a Forensic Mental Health program in Loudoun County, with a Psychiatric Registered Nurse role located in Ashburn, VA. The position is full-time (30+ hours/week) with benefits and an hourly base pay of $45.00.

Responsibilities include assessing and monitoring psychiatric, medical, and social needs and coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate is a Virginia-licensed RN, CPR certification preferred, capable of health screenings, medication administration

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse currently licensed in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing care within nursing standards and scope of practice.
• Uses nursing processes including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Responds to emergency health care needs of individuals.
• Performs health screenings and records data on health status.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitors and directs nursing support staff in delegated activities.
• Promotes health education and wellness to individuals and staff.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Virginia RN license

Job description

• Location Ashburn, VA, 20148,United States
• Base Pay $45.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time (30+ Hours)

Description

CRi is a well-known non-profit organization located throughoutNorthern VA,Richmond VA, andMarylandthat is dedicated to providing quality services to enable individuals with a wide range of disabilities to live as independently as possible.

We are excited to announce a new Forensic Mental Health program is opening in our Loudoun County location!

This position is scheduled for 30 hours/week and receives full benefits.

We are hiring aPsychiatric Registered Nursefor our Mental Health Group Home. The Psychiatric RN will be responsible for assessing and monitoring individual's on-going psychiatric, medical, and social needs. They collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate psychiatric treatment with medical treatment and promote staff development regarding safe medication practice and provides training with a focus on health and wellness.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides general nursing care services within the legal scop of nursing practice and standards developed by the profession, Nurse Practice Act, and regulatory agencies.
• Uses professional nursing processes, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, while carrying out nursing responsibilities.
• Responds to emergency health care needs of the individuals.
• Performs health screenings of individuals.
• Collects and records data specific to the health status of individuals.
• Promotes and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Instructs individuals in treatment methods prescribed by physicians.
• Monitors and clinically directs nursing support personnel in the performance delegated nursing activities.
• Provides health care instruction and information to individuals and staff related to the promotion of health and prevention of management of illness, disease, injury, or disability when appropriate.
• Communicate effectively and clearly to all staff.
• Maintains professional conduct and appearance.
• Attends and participates in scheduled team meeting.
• Promotes continuous quality improvement and professional empowerment.

Hourly Compensation: $45.00

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Registered Nurse currently licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPR certified.

Physical Demands:

• Physical interventions, possible lifting and assisting with self-care.
• Mental Health Programs.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

CRi offers company-paid benefits including health insurance options, 403(b) retirement fund, and life insurance for benefits-eligible employees!