Nurse, RN - Crisis Stabilization Program

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board • Fredericksburg, VA

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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 medication prescription, administration, and monitoring, discharge planning, and general daily patient care. While on shift, the nurse serves as the lead health care provider and works an 8- to 10-hour shift on a rotating schedule, including weekends.

The role includes conducting individual intake and follow-up interviews; performing physical, psychological, and social casework assessments; administering medications; collaborating with an interdisciplinary team on treatment plans; educating residents and their families or caregivers; documenting care; preparing medical correspondence and reports; and managing pharmaceuticals and first aid supplies. Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and considerable professional experience in psychiatric nursing, or equivalent education and experience. A State Certified Registered Nurse credential and a valid Virginia driver's license are required. Conditional offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and background checks, including criminal history, Department of Social Services review, driving record, and credential verification.

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 psychotropic medication characteristics and administration precautions.
• Thorough knowledge of individual therapy and counseling practices for people with mental illness.
• Ability to coordinate and schedule therapy treatment services.
• Ability to maintain accurate patient medical records and prepare reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals, physicians, subordinates, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and background checks, including criminal history, Department of Social Services review, driving record, and credential verification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual intake and follow-up interviews and perform physical, psychological, and general social casework assessments on scheduled and emergency bases.
• Conduct routine daily examinations, including measuring blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and weight.
• Administer medications, including injections, daily or as needed by residents.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, and the program coordinator to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans, evaluate existing medications, and recommend 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.
• Order, inventory, and secure pharmaceuticals for program individuals and ensure adequate first aid supplies and materials are available.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

What This Job Offers

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