RN - Youth Behavioral Health (Residential)

Universal Health Services; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Benefits website

Job summary

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center offers intensive residential treatment services for youth ages 7-17 experiencing emotional and psychiatric challenges. The RN provides direct care within a secure setting, focusing on stabilization, recovery support, and patient advocacy while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

The position requires nursing licensure in Virginia or multi-state license, and prior pediatric/psychiatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
• Must be licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or have a multi-state license.
• Prefer experience with children and adolescents in a psychiatric facility or rehabilitation program.
• Demonstrates knowledge of risk factors for violence and determining potential for violent acting out and ability to assess suicidal/homicidal ideations.
• Good verbal and written skills, ability to rotate shifts and programs as necessary, ability to maintain confidentiality of resident information.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care to individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care in a safe, compassionate, therapeutic environment.
• Focus on stabilization, recovery support, and patient advocacy while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Evaluate all aspects of nursing care on assigned unit for residents ages 7–17.
• Adhere to Nursing Standards, Facility Policies and Procedures and Nurse Practice Act.

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing

Licensed as RN in Virginia or multi-state license

Experience with children/adolescents in psychiatric setting

Knowledge of risk factors for violence and suicidal ideation assessment

Good verbal and written communication; confidentiality

Job description

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center offers intensive residential treatment services for youth ages 7-17 experiencing emotional and psychiatric challenges. The RN provides direct care within a secure setting, focusing on stabilization, recovery support, and patient advocacy while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

The position requires nursing licensure in Virginia or multi-state license, and prior pediatric/psychiatric experience is preferred.