Overnight RN, Psychiatric Care

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board • Hampton, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board is hiring a Registered Nurse for a full-time overnight position at the BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center in Hampton, Virginia. The role supports both the regional Crisis Stabilization program and the 23-hour observation services, providing nursing care to adults experiencing behavioral health crises and co-occurring substance use disorders. You'll work alongside an interdisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, person-centered care in a therapeutic environment.

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION
Since 1971, the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided essential, community-based services across the Peninsula. We serve individuals living with mental health conditions, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders through a comprehensive continuum of care.
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.

POSITION SUMMARY
As an overnight RN in the crisis stabilization center, you will provide direct nursing care to adults in acute behavioral health crisis. You'll partner closely with the psychiatrist and interdisciplinary team to manage medications, monitor patient status, and support stabilization efforts. Responsibilities include completing comprehensive health assessments, implementing and updating individualized care plans, and ensuring safe and accurate medication administration. You will coordinate medical services such as referrals and follow-up care, respond to urgent situations, and offer crisis intervention and emotional support to both clients and their families.
This role plays a key part in helping individuals regain stability and transition safely to the next level of care.

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

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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• $7,500 sign-on bonus
• Shift Differential: Additional $2.50/hour for evening, overnight, and weekend hours

What This Job Offers

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