Lead Nurse, RN - $7500 Hiring Bonus

Location: Lynchburg, VA 24502

$7500 Hiring Bonus for ICF Housing Lead Nurse, RN, active as of 04/21/2026, $7500 Total, paid in three (3) installments; $3500 upon receipt of the following: Background clearances, including fingerprint background check, Acceptable drug screen results, Satisfactory references; $1500 upon satisfactory completion of the six (6) month probationary period; $2500 upon completion of twelve (12) months of continuous employment, with a satisfactory performance evaluation. This hiring bonus is applicable to new hires only, or otherwise, individuals not having been employed for a minimum of 1 year from the date application is received 

It takes the best most caring individuals to provide high-quality, comprehensive services provided by Horizon's interdisciplinary team of ICF staff which includes doctors, nurses, psychologists, dieticians, recreational therapists, OT/PT speech therapists, residential technicians, counselors, family social workers, case managers, and citizen volunteers among others. Join the Residential Care Team as Lead Nurse (Registered Nurse RN) in Horizon’s state-of-the-art housing facilities where a standard of quality care and safe practices are held with the highest importance. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead Nurse (Registered Nurse - RN) will oversee the Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for ICF Housing and manage all medical issues, ensure all physician’s orders are implemented. This position will keep physician, supervisor, and nursing staff informed of pertinent information concerning the individual's response to treatment.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Virginia or appropriate multi-state license. BSN preferred
• Four (4) years of RN experience, including at least one year of supervisory/lead nursing experience. With BSN may consider less experience.

RELATED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of community mental health and public health in order to provide advocacy and enhance an individual’s treatment and access to community resources
• Knowledge of nursing best practices. 
• Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, physical health, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse; Knowledge of psychiatric/medical medications/treatments. 
• Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as required; Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver’s license. May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients and provide services to clients in other locations. Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites; Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training; includes both verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed.

THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY

We’re proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia.  Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance; a generous annual leave policy ensures time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Horizon’s clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA approved for clinical student loan repayment and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs.  If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities. 

To Apply – Please visit our online career center at https://www.horizonbh.org/careers/

Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).