Lead Nurse, RN - Crisis Receiving Center -$7500 Hiring Bonus

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Lead Nurse, RN - Crisis Receiving Center -$7500 Hiring Bonus Full Time Professional Lynchburg, VA, US 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2014 Salary Range: $57,107.00 To $91,371.00 Annually Hours: full-time, 37.5 hours per week Location: Lynchburg VA, 24501 $7500 Hiring Bonus for NEW Crisis Receiving Center Night Shift 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 Position Summary The CRC Lead RN will provide onsite leadership to the nursing staff at the Crisis Receiving Center, providing patient care as needed, and collaborating with the CRC teams to provide treatment planning and crisis intervention services. The CRC Lead RN will be assigned supervisees from the nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. As a member of the Lead Rn team, this individual will collaborate on nursing staff schedules, recruitment, and training/education. Required Education and Experience 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 Four 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. Ability to administer medications as prescribed. Ability to perform medical interviews in order to obtain information and to formulate appropriate treatment plans and referrals. 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 sites 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. Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). #J-18808-Ljbffr Horizon Behavioral Health