Registered Nurse

RN - PACT

Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Lynchburg VA, 24501

Compensation dependent on experience

Position Summary

The RN - PACT is responsible for the overall medical care of assigned individuals, including the service delivery of basic nursing assessments; delivery of client/family education and diagnostic procedures; consultation with physicians; and carrying out of doctor's orders. 75% of nursing care is provided in the community setting.

Education Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an Accredited nursing program and a licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia or appropriate multi-state license. BSN preferred.

Types of Experience

• (1) One year of experience providing nursing services as an RN is required. May consider LPN experience for a Registered Nurse who worked as an LPN prior to becoming an RN; however, LPN experience will not be credited toward RN compensation determinations.

Preferred Credentials

• Registered Nurse Virginia

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 practice.
• Knowledge of principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, physical health, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse.
• Knowledge of psychiatric/medical medications/treatments.
• Knowledge and ability to administer medications.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively in order to facilitate treatment and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge and ability to perform medical interviews in order to obtain information and to formulate appropriate treatment plans and referrals.
• Knowledge and ability to produce, read, and relay medical lab results.
• Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships.
• Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relations among co-workers and representatives in the community.
• Ability to record data and complete documentation within established expectations and by communicated deadlines.
• Ability to respond effectively to changes in the work environment in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to work in and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holiday, 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, provide services to client @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. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizon's annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community through the year. 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.