Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health/Crossroads
About The Position
Augusta Health is seeking an experienced behavioral health registered nurse for its Crossroads Behavioral Health Unit, which includes a 20-bed adult locked unit and an 8-bed geriatric locked unit. The RN coordinates direct patient care and education and serves as a leader of the patient care team. Working with an interdisciplinary team, the RN delivers high-quality care and helps establish personalized treatment and recovery plans for patients with unique challenges. The role requires compassionate care and positive interpersonal and communication skills when working with patients, families, and physicians. Augusta Health is an independent, mission-driven, nonprofit community health system in Fishersville, Virginia, in the Shenandoah Valley. It promotes community health and well-being through access to excellent care and emphasizes patient- and community-centeredness, professionalism, excellence, and teamwork.
Requirements
- Must be a registered nurse licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- At least one year of RN experience.
- Strong desire to work with a high-risk and complex patient population.
- Solid critical-thinking skills and strong application of the nursing process.
- Effective adherence to infection-control practices.
- Positive attitude and enthusiasm for caring for the community.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective time-management skills.
- Positive interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, and physicians.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate direct patient care.
- Provide patient education.
- Serve as a leader of the patient care team.
- Work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Help establish personalized treatment and recovery plans.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off to promote work-life balance.
- Free onsite parking.
- Shift and weekend differentials.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Onsite child care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
