Registered Nurse (Nights Full Time)

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP • Locust Grove, VA

4d • $44 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Pasadena Villa – The Grove is seeking a Registered Nurse for its residential psychiatric treatment center in Locust Grove, Virginia. The RN works with clients and team members during the shift, supports direct care staff in meeting clients’ functional needs, and collaborates with the team to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The role provides medical care in accordance with physician orders, including taking and transcribing orders, preparing and administering medications, assessing and documenting clients’ health and mental status, and coordinating health and medical services.

The RN works closely with facility leadership, the Director of Nursing, Medical Director, medical team, Clinical Director, direct care staff, and quality and compliance staff. The RN may also coordinate with clients, third-party providers, pharmacies, laboratories, suppliers, and vendors. The position is full-time on the night shift and pays $44.00–$50.00 per hour.

Pasadena Villa – The Grove describes its approach as client-centered care and clinical excellence, guided by a five-star service commitment: Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Flexibility, Service, and Collaboration. The residential facility provides customizable care for a range of mental health disorders in a setting that includes communal areas, outdoor courtyards, spaces for reflection, a fitness center, and rooms for group therapy and activities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of Virginia.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Clearance of criminal background, TB test, and any other mandatory state or federal requirements.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Ability to move 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate with peers, clients, and vendors and move throughout the building, outdoors, and off facility grounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and, as needed, sit, remain stationary, talk, hear, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste, or smell.
• Ability to assess suicide and homicide risk, identify abuse or neglect, and develop appropriate clinical interventions.
• Ability to complete and document nursing assessments, treatment-plan input, vital signs, daily assessments, group notes, shift notes, and physician orders.
• Ability to perform physical assessments, recognize client symptoms and distress, and communicate clinical information effectively in writing and verbally during shift handoffs.
• Ability to perform EKGs, administer medications, educate clients and families about medications, and complete medication orders and refills according to physician orders.
• Ability to manage medication security, admissions and discharges, AIMS assessments, biohazards, venipuncture, universal precautions, laboratory pickup scheduling, and chart uploads.
• Clinical knowledge of specialized treatment, behavioral patterns including age-related issues, therapeutic treatment methods, and dietary and nutritional needs.
• Ability to adapt to changes in facility operations and routines and work collaboratively with the treatment team.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a behavioral healthcare setting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments to identify clients’ medical needs, capabilities, and limitations.
• Record and transcribe written and verbal physician orders, and conduct or delegate STAT orders immediately.
• Communicate observations and recommendations about clients’ plans of care and contribute to the treatment team process.
• Identify abnormal diagnostic data and bring it to the attending physician’s attention.
• Document medication administration, including PRN medication, in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Coordinate pharmacy and laboratory orders, deliveries, and refills with vendors.
• Secure controlled medications and monitor their administration and accurate recording.
• Administer medications and injections according to physician orders and the medication administration record.
• Collect blood, urine, and other laboratory samples as ordered by medical providers.
• Perform accuchecks, urine drug tests, and breathalyzer tests as needed.
• Help provide and maintain a therapeutic environment in collaboration with other staff.
• Document nursing assessments, daily notes, and ongoing observations of resident behaviors and feelings in the electronic charting system in a timely manner and in accordance with facility policy and the Master Treatment Plan.
• Prepare clients for discharge through individualized counseling and instruction, providing written instructions when needed.
• Educate clients and families about medications, side effects, contraindications, and physical symptoms through individual and group counseling.
• Review clinical records for accuracy and quality of documentation.
• Assist with coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges to support smooth communication and client flow.
• Coordinate the facility infection-control program and ensure staff and clients meet relevant policy and procedure requirements.
• Follow the facility’s Code of Ethics, corporate compliance requirements, and company and facility policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Conduct chart audits according to program timelines when requested.
• Attend and complete required training within assigned time frames; maintain punctual attendance and notify a supervisor promptly when absent.
• Adapt to changes in facility operations, management styles, and routines, and work positively as part of the treatment team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assess suicide and homicide risk and develop clinically appropriate interventions.
• Identify possible abuse or neglect in the client population.
• Document clinical information thoroughly, promptly, and confidentially, including plans of care, therapy issues, assessments, and safety issues.
• Complete nursing assessments and assist with treatment-plan development; chart vital signs, daily assessments, group and shift notes, and physician orders.
• Perform physical assessments, recognize symptoms and client distress, and communicate clinical information during shift handoffs.
• Perform EKGs and send results to the appropriate medical team.
• Manage the nursing area, secure medications, and restrict access to authorized individuals.
• Complete admission and discharge processes; document AIMS assessments for clients receiving antipsychotic medications.
• Manage biohazards, perform venipuncture using universal precautions, schedule laboratory pickups, and upload results to charts.

Benefits

• Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence.
• Multiple career development pathways.
• Company-supported continuing education and certification.
• 100% company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) emotional well-being support.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Team member referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree