What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at City of Virginia Beach?
A $5,000 hiring bonus is being offered for this position. Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or re-employment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.
$1,250 will be awarded in the first paycheck.
$1,750 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
$2,000 will be awarded upon completion of the employee’s one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is eagerly seeking to hire a Registered Nurse Coordinator who has experience working with adults in a behavioral health inpatient or outpatient setting for the Adult Outpatient Services program in the Behavioral Health Division.
Duties:
Provide care coordination for adults receiving medication management services for mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders in an outpatient setting.
Assess needs, coordinate, and complete documentation required for internal referrals including follow up communication with referral sources to maintain continuity of care.
Review incoming agency referrals to Medication Management for medical necessity.
Facilitate linkage to internal and external services from medical providers, behavioral health programs, housing supports, substance use treatment, jail resources, and benefit resources.
Assist clients without a primary care provider in accessing medical care and review medical records at least annually or more frequently for individuals with complex and/or changing medical conditions.
Navigate complex healthcare and insurance systems to connect high-risk clients with essential services and providers.
Linking individuals to internal and community resources.
Maintain clinical records in accordance with regulatory standards and agency policies, including obtaining required client/guardian signatures.
Treatment Plan development and updates at least annually in collaboration with clients, prescribers, and treatment team members.
Organize treatment team meetings for annual reviews and follow up on level-of-care recommendations from the treatment team.
Promote care integration across service providers to ensure comprehensive, person-centered support, and actively supports client engagement in services.
Update health records, and supporting discharge planning.
Provide coverage for nursing services in the adult outpatient clinic and to other Behavioral Health programs as assigned.
The City offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, Holidays and paid leave.