$10,000 Sign-on Bonus

Nurse Manager, RN - Crisis Stabilization

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Salary: $74,000 - $78,000, Commensurate with knowledge and experience

The Registered Nurse Manager (RN), Crisis Stabilization participates and provides supervision of psychiatric and medical services and care to clients diagnosed with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders within the Regional Crisis Stabilization Center (RCSC), a residential crisis stabilization program. Participates in a multidisciplinary approach that provides rapid assessment, evaluation, crisis intervention, psychotherapy, psychiatric and medical monitoring using a brief stay approach for treating diminishing acute symptoms and psychiatry conditions preventing the need for hospitalization. Work includes supervision of nursing staff and assigned psychiatric technicians in coordination with the Program Manager. Assists staff psychiatrist in the prescription, administration, and monitoring of client medications; performs client assessments, administers medication and injections and performs other medically based treatment services, and provides crisis and supportive counseling. Services include nursing and needs assessment, treatment planning, service provider linkage/monitoring/coordination, advocacy/counseling, crisis intervention, and daily living support.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the theories, principles, standards, practices, and techniques related to psychiatric nursing.
• Thorough knowledge of principals, practices, current trends, and issues in public health and delivery of community behavioral health care services.
• Thorough knowledge of the behavioral modification characteristics, physiological outcomes, and precautions to be taken related to the administration of psychotropic medications.

Registered Nurse Manager (RN) Requirements:

Registered Nurse (RN) license with the Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP) with one year of behavioral health experience, including some supervisory experience. The candidate will register to practice as a Qualified Mental health Professional (QMHP-A) trainee within the first 30 days of employment.

• Current Hampton - Newport News Community Services Board employees are not eligible for a Sign-on bonus