Nurse Manager, Registered Nurse (RN) - Crisis Stabilization

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board•Hampton, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

RN Nurse Manager at the H-NNCSB BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center. This onsite role offers a competitive salary of $70,000 to $85,000, commensurate with your experience and expertise, along with a generous $10,000 sign-on bonus. As the RN Nurse Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of dedicated healthcare professionals, provide high-quality care to individuals in crisis, and contribute to the overall well-being of our clients. This exciting position offers a chance to showcase your leadership skills, clinical expertise, and passion for helping others in a fast-paced environment. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a premier provider of mental health services in the region. You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and the Virginia Retirement System. Apply now and take the next step in your nursing career with us! Since 1971, the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided the highest quality of behavioral health services to residents of the cities of Hampton and Newport News, Virginia, offering a comprehensive array of programs for both children and adults living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders. The BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center is designed to serve individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. It offers a range of urgent care services, including therapy, medication management, suicide prevention, and crisis intervention. Unlike traditional emergency rooms, the facility emphasizes a peaceful and therapeutic atmosphere.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with at least one (1) year of behavioral health experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
Able to register as a QMHP trainee within 30 days of hire.
Strong psychiatric nursing knowledge, including administering psychotropic medications safely and familiarity with the DSM V.
Leadership skills are essential for planning, supervising, and evaluating staff performance.
Effective verbal and written communication.
Accurate medical record-keeping.
Data analysis for quality improvement.
Basic computer proficiency.
Solid understanding of public health, community services, agency procedures, and counseling techniques is crucial for delivering high-quality care in crisis stabilization settings.
Ability to build strong relationships.
Ensure regulatory compliance.
Contribute to risk management and reporting efforts.
Must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the coordination and delivery of psychiatric and medical services for individuals experiencing acute mental health and substance use crises at our BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center.
Oversee rapid assessments, crisis interventions, medication administration, and ongoing clinical monitoring to help stabilize clients and reduce hospitalizations.
Supervise nursing staff.
Support the staff psychiatrist with medication management.
Ensure regulatory compliance.
Shape health policies that promote safety, quality, and recovery.