RN, Crisis Stabilization Nurse - 24/7 Team

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

retirement (VRS)

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

City of Chesapeake is seeking a compassionate Psychiatric Nurse for the new 24-hour Crisis Receiving Center. The role focuses on trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care within a multidisciplinary team including nurses, clinicians, and law enforcement.

The position requires an RN license in Virginia (or reciprocal) and at least two years of related experience, with a starting salary in the advertised range and a 10% specialty stipend possible. Benefits and retirement are provided.

Qualifications

• Requires RN license and two years of related nursing experience.
• Associate's degree in nursing required; RN license in Virginia or reciprocal state preferred.
• Virginia RN licensure required or eligible (Nurse Licensure Compact).

Responsibilities

• Provide person centered, trauma informed nursing care in a 24 hour crisis stabilization setting.
• Conduct ongoing nursing assessments and monitor individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.
• Administer medications and monitor effectiveness and side effects.
• Coordinate care with clinicians, medical staff, law enforcement, hospitals, and community partners to support safety and continuity of care.
• Support individuals in achieving stabilization and post crisis growth.
• Maintain clinical documentation in accordance with agency, state, and federal guidelines.
• Assist with lab administration, supply inventory, and other nursing support functions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team collaboration and treatment planning.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication

Team collaboration

Stress management

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Job description

City of Chesapeake is seeking a compassionate Psychiatric Nurse for the new 24-hour Crisis Receiving Center. The role focuses on trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care within a multidisciplinary team including nurses, clinicians, and law enforcement.

The position requires an RN license in Virginia (or reciprocal) and at least two years of related experience, with a starting salary in the advertised range and a 10% specialty stipend possible. Benefits and retirement are provided.