Nurse, Psychiatric Care (RN)- Crisis Stabilization PT
About The Position
As a part-time Psychiatric Care Registered Nurse (RN) at the H-NNCSB BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disorders at the Regional Crisis Stabilization Center (RCSC). In this impactful position, you will collaborate with a staff psychiatrist to assist in the prescription, administration, and monitoring of client medications while performing thorough client assessments. Your responsibilities will include delivering crisis and supportive counseling, analyzing data to determine appropriate medical and nursing care, and planning tailored treatment strategies to meet each client's distinct needs. With a comprehensive understanding of professional nursing principles and psychotropic medication management, you will also coordinate medical services, provide oversight for medication management, and consult with treatment staff on holistic care planning. This role allows you to utilize your expertise while making a significant difference in the lives of those we serve.
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
- Possess a valid Virginia Driver's License
- Strong communication, crisis intervention, and assessment skills are crucial, enabling you to effectively deliver comprehensive care to individuals facing mental health challenges
- The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the prescription, administration, and monitoring of client medications
- Perform thorough client assessments
- Deliver crisis and supportive counseling
- Analyze data to determine appropriate medical and nursing care
- Plan tailored treatment strategies to meet each client's distinct needs
- Coordinate medical services
- Provide oversight for medication management
- Consult with treatment staff on holistic care planning
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
