Registered Nurse (RN) (FT, Days)

Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate‑access behavioral health crisis care. Founded by emergency‑room psychiatrists, the physician‑led, data‑driven model combines medical and recovery‑oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community‑based resources for ongoing recovery. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, the organization serves hundreds of thousands of people, guided by values of acceptance, hope, intentionality, teamwork, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals and accurately document pertinent information related to triage, behavioral health, physical health, and substance‑use concerns.
• Demonstrate expertise in crisis intervention and de‑escalate potentially aggressive situations in a safe, therapeutic manner.
• Provide education to individuals and their families regarding behavioral‑health diagnoses, medications, and treatment options.
• Complete detailed nursing assessments and document triage, medical/behavioral‑health findings, and medication administration using appropriate tools.
• Accurately record all medication brought in by the individual on a medication‑reconciliation/storage form.
• Plan individual treatment as part of the multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Educate patients, families, and care partners about psychiatric diagnoses, treatment options, psychopharmacology, and overall health literacy.
• Intervene with verbal techniques to diffuse out‑of‑control or potentially dangerous behaviors.
• Apply therapeutic‑option theory and technique, describing and demonstrating the RN’s roles and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of seclusion/restraint standards, guidelines, and techniques; initiate documentation and debriefing for any incidents.
• Accurately transcribe provider orders and administer medications as prescribed; obtain medication‑consent signatures when possible.
• Perform chart checks and sign off as a second note on prescribed medications.
• Draw labs and provide wound care as ordered by providers.
• Provide daily programming and group sessions.
• Complete all required training, attend monthly meetings, and maintain required competencies.
• Conduct nurse‑to‑nurse handoff at discharge or when accepting an individual from another facility.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program.
• Unrestricted active license as a Registered Professional Nurse through the Virginia State Board of Nursing or a multistate licensure privilege.
• Ability to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques.
• Competency and experience conducting alcohol or other‑drug‑focused nursing assessments on an ASAM 3.7 unit.
• Compliance with the company’s mandatory vaccination policy (fully vaccinated or exempt per company process).
• State of Virginia fingerprint clearance.
• Pass Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (VA DBHDS) background check.
• Pass Virginia Department of Social Services (VA DSS) Office of Background Investigations – Central Registry Search.
• Physical ability to safely perform interventions (standing, pivoting, reaching, kneeling, lowering to the floor, supporting another person’s weight), lift/push/pull/carry up to 50 lb occasionally, and tolerate prolonged walking, standing, and observation in a fast‑paced environment.
• Capability to work with individuals who may exhibit agitation, aggression, or unpredictable behavior.
• Preferred: 3 years of psychiatric, behavioral‑health, or related experience.
• Preferred: Previous emergency‑room or crisis psychiatric care experience.
• Preferred: Experience working with individuals with addiction and addiction management.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance for employees and families (Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity).
• Company‑paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability.
• Voluntary life‑insurance options for employees and families.
• Health Savings Accounts with $1,000–$2,000 employer contribution (depending on plan).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health‑care and dependent‑care).
• 401(k) company match after 6 months (50 % of deferrals up to 6 % of compensation).
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually plus 12 recognized company holidays.
• Company‑paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential emotional support, work‑life, financial, legal, and online resources for all staff.
• Automatic enrollment in the 401(k) plan after 90 days.

Pay

Virginia pay range $49 – $68.15 USD. Actual compensation is based on relevant experience, education, internal equity, and budget.

Schedule

• + $2 /hr Monday‑Thursday nights
• + $6 /hr Friday‑Sunday nights
• + $2 /hr Saturday‑Sunday days