Registered Nurse (RN)- CSU **Sign On Bonus Eligible***

About the role

The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for their Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU).

Responsibilities

• Admits clients to the program; obtains physician orders; orders medications; collaborates with pharmacy; transcribes orders.
• Administers medications both intramuscularly and orally.
• Completes medically related assessments including taking vital signs.
• Conducts comprehensive medical and psychiatric review for clients; provides individual assessments.
• Reviews, tracks, prepares and distributes a daily census.
• Facilitates psycho-educational groups for patients.
• Supervises staff on assigned shift in the absence of Nursing Supervisor; oversees, monitors, and manages unit operations.
• Draws blood and performs urine drug screens; labels specimens via computer printout; administers and interprets TB and COVID tests; processes gel top blood tubes via centrifuge; assists, monitors, and tracks lab results.
• Maintains thorough documentation of daily activities including nursing and treatment services; documents services within 24 hours.
• Attends and participates in treatment team, as appropriate; attends staff meetings as required.
• Collaborates with treatment providers; schedules lab tests, injections and electrocardiograms.
• Responds to medical emergency situations and calls emergency medical services for clients and staff when warranted.
• Enters data into computer database for new clients; updates client data when needed; researches client information/insurance status.

Requirements

• This vacancy is for day shift and the candidate will be required to work 3, 12 hr shifts per week.
• The candidate will also be required to work rotating weekends that will presently be every 3 weeks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school.
• Current RN license in Virginia.
• Experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus opportunities for qualifying professionals.

Pay

• Salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• Day shift.
• Rotating weekends every 3 weeks.