Registered Nurse (RN) (Pool/PRN)

About the role

Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery. Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we've delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals (youth and adult) and document pertinent information including Triage, Behavioral Health, Physical Health, and/or Substance Abuse issues
• Demonstrate knowledge of Crisis Intervention and the ability to de-escalate potentially aggressive situations
• Provide education to individuals and their families regarding Behavioral Health diagnosis, medications, and treatments
• Complete detailed Nursing Assessments with individuals and document pertinent information including Triage, Medical/Behavioral Health assessments and medication administration utilizing appropriate assessment tools
• Accurately record all medication brought in by individual on medication reconciliation/storage form
• Plan individual treatment as part of the Multidisciplinary Clinical team
• Provide education concerning psychiatric diagnosis, treatment options, psychopharmacology and overall health literacy to individuals, families, and all others involved in the individual's care
• Intervene with appropriate verbal interventions to diffuse out of control or potentially dangerous behaviors
• Demonstrate ability to effectively use therapeutic option theory and technique and can describe and demonstrate their roles and responsibilities
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Seclusion/Restraint standards, guidelines, techniques; initiate documentation and debriefing with individuals for any seclusion/restraint incidents as required
• Provide daily programming/groups
• Complete all required training, attend monthly meetings, and maintain required competencies
• Complete nurse to nurse at discharge or when accepting individual from another facility
• Accurately transcribe Provider orders and administer medications as prescribed
• Attempt to have individual sign medication consent form
• Perform chart checks and sign off as a second noted on medications prescribed
• Draw labs and provide wound care as ordered by Providers when required
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited Nursing program
• Unrestricted active license as Registered Professional Nurse through the Virginia State Board of Nursing or hold a multistate licensure privilege
• Must be able to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques
• Working on ASAM 3.7 unit, the RN shall have competencies and experience in conducting an alcohol or other drug focused nursing assessment
• The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company's exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment
• State of Virginia Fingerprint Clearance
• Must be able to pass Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (VA DBHDS) background check
• Must be able to pass Virginia Department of Social Services (VA DSS) Office of Background Investigations - Central Registry Search

Physical Requirements

• Safely perform physical interventions (e.g., standing, pivoting, reaching, kneeling, lowering to the floor, and supporting another person's weight)
• Lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Tolerate prolonged walking, standing, and observation in a fast-paced environment
• Work with individuals who may exhibit agitation, aggression, or unpredictable behavior

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of psychiatric, behavioral health, or relevant experience
• Previous emergency room or crisis psychiatric care experience
• Experience working with individuals with addiction and addiction management
• Bachelor's degree in nursing

Benefits

Full-time only:

• Comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays
• Company-paid parental leave available to eligible employees

All Employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):

• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
• After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan

Pay

Earn More with Shift Differentials:

• +$2/hr — Monday-Thursday Nights
• +$6/hr — Friday-Sunday Nights
• +$2/hr — Saturday-Sunday Days

Virginia pay range $64.73 - $71.33 USD