Registered Nurse (RN) PRN CSU

Description

Richmond Behavioral Health has PRN positions available for Registered Nurses (RN) in our CSU Division. This individual will be required to perform difficult skilled human support and administrative work administering daily medications, providing daily medical assessments, ordering medications, managing medication administration records, transcribing doctors orders, drawing blood, documenting activities, attending clinical staffing and training meetings, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Job Duties

Admits clients to the program in the absence of the clinical staff; obtains physician orders; orders medications; collaborates with pharmacy; transcribes orders.

Administers medications both intramuscularly and orally.

Completes nursing assessments and medically related assessments ordered by the prescriber.

Facilitates psycho-educational groups for clients.

Supervises staff on assigned shift; oversees monitors and manages unit operations in the absence of the Unit/Nursing Supervisor in collaboration with on call medical and clinical staff.

Draws blood and performs urine drug screens; labels specimens via computer printout; administers and interprets TB tests; processes gel top blood tubes via centrifuge; assists, monitors and tracks lab results.

Maintains thorough documentation of daily activities including nursing and treatment services.

Attends and participates on treatment team; attends staff meetings as required.

Coordinates schedules and ensures appropriate level of nursing services to clients to include monitoring, administration and documentation of injections, veni punctures and other nursing services; collaborates with treatment providers.

Schedules lab tests, injections and electrocardiograms; reschedules appointments missed by clients with case manager.

Responds to medical emergency situations and calls emergency medical services for consumers and staff when warranted.

Coordinates medical and psychiatric needs of clients with medical staff.

Enters data into computer database for new clients; updates client data when needed; researches client information/insurance status.

Refers clients to resources in the community for housing, dental clinics, NA and AA groups, food pantry, health clinics, primary care physicians, library for research or computer use, etc.

Maintains ongoing and current competencies requirements for licensure.

Attends trainings, meetings and seminars are required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the principles, standards, practices and techniques of professional nursing with knowledge related to the management of medical detoxification and the management of the individual with mental illnesses in crisis; thorough knowledge of the dangers inherent in and the precautions to be taken in the use of all medications; thorough knowledge of the treatment, diagnostic, immunization and related medical services for psychiatrically, medically ill patients; thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures and policies pertaining to nursing services of the facility; ability to accurately maintain patient medical records and prepare reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, supervisors, directors, medical personnel, community partners, vendors, associates and the general public.

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

Associates degree or higher with coursework in nursing and at least one year of experience working with individuals with serious mental illnesses.

BSN preferred

QMHP registration required upon hire.

Special Requirements

Current license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

CPR certification.

Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Computer proficiency

Full-Time/Part-Time
PRN

Open Date
1/18/2024

Close Date

About the Organization
Join the Fearless!


Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) is licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and is the statutorily established public entity responsible for providing mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and prevention services to the citizens of the City of Richmond.

Our Mission:
RBHA promotes health, wellness, and recovery for the people and communities we serve.

Our Vision:
An inclusive, healthy community where individuals are inspired to reach their highest potential.

Our Values:
Equity / Innovation / Quality / Inclusion / Accessibility / Transparency / Compassion / Integrity

Creating Healthy Communities - One Person, One Family, One Community at a time.

RBHA is committed to providing behavioral health services to all Richmond residents regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, or national origin.

Services are provided directly by RBHA staff and through contracts with private providers in the community. Funding is received through fees from consumers, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the City of Richmond, and local and state grants.

Starting Salary Range
$41.45/ hr

EOE Statement
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This position is currently accepting applications.