Nurse, Psychiatric Care (RN)- Crisis Stabilization PT
About The Position
Join our team at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board and embark on a rewarding career as a part-time Nurse in Psychiatric Care (RN) focused on Crisis Stabilization. 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. The Nurse, Psychiatric Care (RN) – Crisis Stabilization PT supports adults (18+) receiving short-term residential stabilization at the 16-bed Regional Crisis Stabilization Center (RCSC) within the BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center. This role exists to ensure safe, timely nursing care and medication support during acute mental health and co-occurring substance use crises.
Requirements
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Board of Nursing is required
- One (1) year of behavioral health experience as a Registered Nurse
- Candidates will register to practice as a QMHP trainee within the first 30 days of employment
- Must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.
Responsibilities
- Collaborating with the staff psychiatrist on prescribing workflows
- Administering and monitoring medications (including psychotropics)
- Completing comprehensive nursing assessments
- Delivering crisis and supportive counseling
- Analyzing clinical information to determine appropriate nursing/medical interventions
- Coordinating needed medical services
- Consulting with the treatment team to develop individualized care plans
- Reviewing overnight notes, current orders, and any changes in client presentation
- Connecting with the oncoming team to confirm priorities for the shift
- Maintaining a steady rhythm of medication pass, observation, and documentation
- Responding to fluctuating acuity in a crisis-stabilization setting
- Touching base with the psychiatrist as needed to clarify orders and trends
- Coordinating with internal staff to align on next steps for each client
- Communicating with outside medical resources when follow-up services are required
- Providing brief, supportive check-ins that help clients remain oriented, informed, and engaged in their stabilization plan
- Ending the shift with clear handoff notes to support continuity of care
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off
- 11 paid holidays
- Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
