REGISTERED NURSE

Registered Nurse

Join Crossroads Community Services Board as a Full-Time Registered Nurse in Lunenburg, Virginia. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated RN to provide nursing and behavioral health services to individuals in our community. This position is anticipated to begin December 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia required.
• Experience in psychiatric or behavioral health nursing preferred.
• Valid Virginia driver's license required.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule based on agency and program needs.
• Must be willing to float to other clinic locations when coverage is needed.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care services under the direction of a licensed Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant to individuals with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders.

This position provides clinical assessment, medication monitoring, treatment planning, patient education, care coordination, outreach, follow-up, and case management support. The RN will work closely with providers and other members of the treatment team to promote recovery-oriented, person-centered, and integrated care.

This position is designated as Level Two under the HIPAA Privacy Rule and is exempt under FLSA.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, including mental status examinations.
• Triage patient calls involving medication side effects, symptom changes, and crisis concerns.
• Provide clinical support and nursing recommendations to medical providers.
• Educate individuals regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and symptom management.
• Monitor and document individual responses to treatment and medications.
• Administer medications and injections as ordered by authorized medical providers and in accordance with agency policies.
• Obtain vital signs and basic clinical information.
• Assist with patient intake procedures, including AIMS assessments, GeneSight testing, screenings, and questionnaires.
• Schedule individuals for appointments with psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners.
• Maintain medication inventory, samples, and medication assistance program documentation.
• Monitor medication compliance and conduct follow-up and outreach with individuals who may be noncompliant with treatment.
• Coordinate and assist with ordered laboratory work and other medical procedures.
• Complete prior authorizations, prescription follow-up, and other clinical documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper medical records in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assess and identify individual treatment and service needs.
• Assist with treatment planning, supportive counseling, referrals, and coordination of community services.
• Coordinate care with physicians, psychiatric providers, nurses, families, and other service providers.
• Supervise and/or delegate appropriate nursing duties to LPNs as applicable.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical protocols, and other agency activities.
• Perform other duties consistent with the responsibilities of the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Successful candidates should have knowledge of:

• Professional nursing practices and psychiatric nursing standards.
• Mental health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.
• Psychotropic medications, medication monitoring, and potential side effects.
• Clinical assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and discharge planning.
• Community resources, healthcare systems, and support services.
• HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
• Applicable federal, state, and local healthcare regulations.

Candidates must also demonstrate the ability to:

• Work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with individuals receiving services.
• Coordinate services with community providers and natural supports.
• Accurately document clinical information and treatment needs.
• Communicate effectively with individuals, families, providers, and agency staff.

Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm