Overnight RN, Psychiatric Care (Full-time)
About The Position
The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our regional crisis stabilization program at The BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center, in Hampton, VA. This full-time overnight position offers the opportunity to provide essential care to individuals facing acute mental health and co-occurring substance use challenges in a supportive, team-based setting. In this role, you'll contribute to a purpose-driven organization focused on delivering compassionate, high-quality behavioral health services. 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
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Virginia Board of Nursing
- At least one (1) year of experience in a behavioral health or psychiatric setting
- Ability to enroll as a QMHP-A Trainee within 30 days of employment
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Nice To Haves
- Experience with crisis response and psychiatric nursing preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to adults in acute behavioral health crisis.
- Partner closely with the psychiatrist and interdisciplinary team to manage medications, monitor patient status, and support stabilization efforts.
- Complete comprehensive health assessments.
- Implement and update individualized care plans.
- Ensure safe and accurate medication administration.
- Coordinate medical services such as referrals and follow-up care.
- Respond to urgent situations.
- Offer crisis intervention and emotional support to both clients and their families.
- Help individuals regain stability and transition safely to the next level of care.
Benefits
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- life coverage
- flexible spending options
- paid leave
- retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System
- employee savings programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
