REACH Registered Nurse (RN)-PRN

Delphi Technologies; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 47,108 - 67,094; Full time

Job summary

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse (RN) to join our REACH Team in Richmond, VA. The successful candidate will administer daily medications, conduct medical assessments, draw blood, and coordinate nursing services under supervision.

Responsibilities include admitting clients, maintaining MARs, attending treatment teams, scheduling labs and injections, and providing emergency response when needed.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current RN license from the Virginia Board of Nursing.
• Must have at least an Associate’s degree with coursework in nursing.
• At least 1 year experience with individuals with Intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications intramuscularly and orally.
• Complete medical assessments including vital signs.
• Maintain documentation of nursing and treatment services.
• Coordinate nursing services with case managers and providers.
• Respond to medical emergencies and summon EMS when needed.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Nursing documentation

Psychiatric assessment

Urine drug screens

EKG administration

Emergency response

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Virginia RN license

Tools

EMR system

Lab ordering software

Job description

The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse (RN) to join our REACH Team. The successful candidates will perform difficult skilled human support and administrative work administering daily medications, providing daily medical assessments, ordering medications, managing medication administration records, transcribing doctor’s orders, drawing blood, documenting activities, attending clinical staffing and training meetings, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Developmental Services Residential Manager with additional medical oversight provided by the REACH Nurse Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Admits clients to the program; obtains physician orders; orders medications; collaborates with pharmacy; 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 via computer printout; administers and interprets TB tests; monitors and tracks lab results.
• Maintains thorough documentation of daily activities including nursing and treatment services.
• Attends and participates on treatment team; attends staff meetings as required.
• Coordinates, schedules and ensures appropriate level of nursing services to clients to include monitoring, administration and documentation of injections, vena punctures and other nursing services; collaborates with treatment providers.
• Schedules lab tests, injections and electrocardiograms; reschedules appointments missed by clients with case manager.
• Responds to medical emergency situations and calls emergency medical services for consumers and staff when warranted.
• Enters data into computer database for new clients; updates client data when needed; researches client information/insurance status.
• Refers clients to resources in the community for housing, dental clinics, NA and AA groups, food pantry, health clinics, primary care physicians, library for research or computer use, etc.

Position Requirements

Required Education:

Must possess a current RN license from the Virginia Board of Nursing. Must have at least an Associate’s degree with coursework in nursing, and a least 1 year experience working directly with individuals with Intellectual/developmental disabilities. Psychiatric inpatient, residential, or crisis stabilization experience preferred.

Valid Virginia Drivers License Required.

Full-Time/Part-Time PRN

Open Date 7/27/2026

Close Date

Starting Salary Range $41.45 + Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

EOE Statement Richmond Behavioral Health Authority provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This position is currently accepting applications.

About the Organization

Join the Fearless!

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) is licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and is the statutorily established public entity responsible for providing mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and prevention services to the citizens of the City of Richmond.

Our Mission

RBHA promotes health, wellness, and recovery for the people and communities we serve.

Our Vision

An inclusive, healthy community where individuals are inspired to reach their highest potential.

Our Values

Equity / Innovation / Quality / Inclusion / Accessibility / Transparency / Compassion / Integrity

Creating Healthy Communities - One Person, One Family, One Community at a time.

RBHA is committed to providing behavioral health services to all Richmond residents regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, or national origin.

Services are provided directly by RBHA staff and through contracts with private providers in the community. Funding is received through fees from consumers, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the City of Richmond, and local and state grants.