Nurse, RN - Crisis Stabilization Program

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board • Fredericksburg, VA

8d • $44 - $55

About The Position

Serves as the primary nursing position in the Crisis Stabilization Program, a 24/7 intensive mental health residential treatment facility for people experiencing serious psychiatric or behavioral problems that jeopardize their ability to live in the community. The nurse assists the staff psychiatrist and nurse practitioner with prescribing, administering, and monitoring medication, discharge planning, and daily patient care. During an assigned 8- to 10-hour shift, the nurse serves as the lead health care provider. Shifts rotate and include weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing and considerable professional experience in psychiatric nursing, or equivalent education and experience.
• State Certified Registered Nurse.
• Valid Virginia driver's license.
• Thorough knowledge of psychiatric nursing principles, standards, practices, and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of the characteristics and precautions involved in administering psychotropic medication.
• Thorough knowledge of individual therapy and counseling practices for people with mental illness.
• Ability to coordinate and schedule therapy treatment services.
• Ability to accurately maintain patient medical records and prepare reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals, physicians, subordinates, and others encountered in the course of work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual intake and follow-up interviews and perform physical, psychological, and general social casework assessments on a scheduled or emergency basis.
• Conduct daily routine examinations, including measuring blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and weight.
• Administer medications, including injections, daily or as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, and the program coordinator, to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans, including evaluating existing medications and recommending new medications.
• Educate residents, family members, and caregivers about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, and treatment plans.
• Document patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes daily.
• Prepare medical correspondence and reports.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Order, inventory, and secure pharmaceuticals for program individuals and ensure adequate first-aid supplies and materials are available at the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time