Registered Nurse (RN), Crisis Stabilization (Three 12-hour Shifts)
$1000 Sign-on Bonus Available!
Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) looking for a low stress work environment?
We are hiring for two full time time positions - three 12-hour shifts per week - 6:00pm-6:30am Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and 6:00am-6:30pm Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and alternating Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.
This position is eligible for 5% Nurse in Charge pay when assigned and approved and 11% shift differential.
Registered Nurses in our Crisis Stabilization Unit provide psychiatric nursing and medical detoxification to individuals in a short-term residential and therapeutic environment.
Our nurses join a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who have the ability to make an immediate and lasting impact in our community. Our nurses are part of a small, handpicked team of valued staff who enjoy challenges, fast pace, autonomy and supportive management.
Responsibilities include physical, dental, mental health and withdrawal assessments, admissions and discharges, guiding and serving as a resource to on-site Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and/or Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Residential Assistants as well as serving as "in charge" person in absence of Coordinator/Manager, when assigned.
Other responsibilities include:
- Obtaining and interpreting vital signs and weight, monitoring lab results, administering oral (PO), subcutaneous (SubQ), and/or intramuscular (IM) medications, educating clients regarding psychotropic, detoxification or medical medication side-effects, and health and wellness topics.
- Facilitating group meetings with clients to discuss life skills, particularly relating to individual health and safety.
- Initiating or responding to phone contacts with clients, medical providers, pharmacists, case managers and other providers, as appropriate, regarding medication needs, lab reports, side effects, etc.
- Documenting all pertinent nursing assessments or notes in the electronic health record, and accurately documenting medication orders and administration in the Medical Administration Record (MAR).
Entry Level Pay: $34.56/hour. Additional compensation commensurate with experience.
Minimum Requirements:
- Licensure/Certifications: Must have an active, unrestricted license as an RN in the State of Virginia.
- Experience: One year of nursing experience in the healthcare field preferred with preference to those with experience in psychiatric or substance use setting - charge nurse experience helpful. Electronic health record experience preferred.
- Background Check: Candidates who are offered a position are required to undergo a background check and drug screen.
Why work at BRBH?
- Sign-on Bonus: New Hires & Rehires are eligible for a $1000 sign on bonus - $250 is paid at start, $250 paid at three months of employment, $250 paid at six months of employment, and $250 paid at nine months of employment. Current employees are not eligible for the Sign On Bonus
- Great Schedule! Our RNs work three 12 hour shifts (36 hours) and receive full time pay and benefits!
- Shift Differential for evening/weekend shifts!
- Working with clients: In this job each day you make an immediate and lasting impact in our community.
- Great co-workers: We provide an environment that thrives on positive interactions with both clients and coworkers.
- Work/Life Balance: We have a great Paid Time Off policy, which starts accruing on your first day!
- We offer great benefits, including VRS (Virginia Retirement System)! Click here for more information: http://www.brbh.org/benefits/