Lead Registered Nurse RN Crisis Receiving Center $7500 Bonus

Horizon Behavioral Heal • Lynchburg, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Crisis Receiving Center Lead Registered Nurse provides onsite leadership to nursing staff at the Crisis Receiving Center, provides patient care as needed, and collaborates with CRC teams on treatment planning and crisis intervention services. The Lead RN supervises nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. As a member of the Lead RN team, this person collaborates on nursing schedules, recruitment, and training and education.

This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week, located in Lynchburg, Virginia. Compensation depends on experience. A $7,500 hiring bonus is offered to eligible new hires, or individuals who have not been employed for at least one year from the date their application is received. The bonus is paid in three installments, subject to the stated clearance, probationary-period, continuous-employment, and performance-evaluation conditions.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Virginia or hold an appropriate multi-state license.
• Four years of RN experience, including at least one year of supervisory or lead nursing experience; candidates with a BSN may be considered with less experience.
• Knowledge of community mental health and public health to support advocacy and improve access to treatment and community resources.
• Knowledge of nursing best practices.
• Knowledge of principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, physical health, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse.
• Knowledge of psychiatric and medical medications and treatments.
• Ability to administer medications as prescribed.
• Ability to conduct medical interviews and formulate treatment plans and referrals.
• Willingness and availability to work modified schedules, including weekends and holidays, as required.
• Ability to drive and a valid driver's license.
• Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite leadership to nursing staff at the Crisis Receiving Center.
• Provide patient care as needed.
• Collaborate with CRC teams on treatment planning and crisis intervention services.
• Supervise assigned nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
• Collaborate with the Lead RN team on nursing staff schedules, recruitment, and training and education.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Conduct medical interviews to gather information and formulate appropriate treatment plans and referrals.
• Travel to Horizon worksites as needed, including transporting clients and providing services at other locations.
• Attend trainings and Horizon meetings, which may require travel to various Horizon sites.
• Participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training, including verbal de-escalation and physical skills techniques.

Benefits

• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).
• Life, health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Generous annual leave, separate sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Annual wellness programs.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs.
• Discounts at some local universities for continuing education.
• $7,500 hiring bonus for eligible new hires, paid in three installments subject to stated conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior