RN (Eve Shift 02:45pm-11:15pm)

Kempsvillecbh; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for an evening shift. Responsibilities include planning and implementing nursing care, monitoring patient behavior, and administering medications. Applicants must have active licensure from the Virginia Board of Nursing, with a bachelor’s or master’s degree preferred. Additional skills in communication and crisis management are required. The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Active licensure and registration by the Virginia Board of Nursing as a registered nurse.
• One or more years of nursing experience, especially in behavioral health preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, implement, and evaluate nursing care on assigned unit.
• Monitor and document patients' behaviors and physiological status.
• Administer medications and treatments as per policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical care experience

Crisis management

Familiarity with psychiatric nursing

Computer skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing program

Bachelor's or master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel)

Job description

Responsibilities

The Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a leading community partner providing acute, residential, and partial hospitalization treatment for children and teens exhibiting behavioral and/or mental health concerns.

Website: https://www.kempsvillecbh.com/

Position Description

The Registered Nurse is responsible for planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of nursing care on the assigned unit for residents and patients. Adheres to nursing standards and policies, facility policies and procedures, and the Nurse Practice Act.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Responsible for nursing care based on the nursing process and in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
• Monitor, report, and document the residents/patient’s behavior and physiological status.
• Administer medications and perform treatments/procedures in compliance with facility and nursing services, policies, and procedures.
• Guide the response to residents who are behaviorally out of control or who may be experiencing a medical or behavioral crisis in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, medical staff with delineated privileges, and a physician.
• Responsible for demonstrating clinical competence in the delivery of direct patient care and the implementation of the milieu management program.
• Report accurately and concisely to oncoming shifts regarding the conditions of residents, both medically and psychiatrically.

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for this position

Benefit Highlights

• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition reimbursement program and student loan refinancing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life insurance and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness programs and other voluntary benefits
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• More information is available on our benefits guest website (UHS Benefits Service Center)

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with active licensure and registration by the Virginia Board of Nursing, as a registered nurse; bachelor’s or master’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that meets the education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Experience as a registered nurse providing clinical care, generally equivalent to one or more years; experience in behavioral health strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of general addictions and psychiatric nursing process, therapeutic relationships and processes, age‑specific growth and development, limit setting, crisis and behavior management strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of computer systems and software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).
• Must be able to handle multiple competing tasks, with minimum supervision, and take initiative on matters of revolving urgency.

Licensure / Certification

• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia or compact authority, as a registered nurse.
• CPR certification required.

Shift Details

Evening shift (2:45 pm – 11:15 pm) with rotating weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements for this position include being able to stand, squat, kneel, sit, and lie on the floor for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 50 lbs of weight. Must be able to read, write clearly, talk, and listen. Must be 21 years old or older.

Exposure Categories

Blood‑borne disease exposure category: Category I

EEO Statement

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