Lead Nurse, RN - Crisis Receiving Center

Overview

Lead Nurse, RN - Crisis Receiving Center - $7500 Hiring Bonus (New Crisis Receiving Center Night Shift Lead Nurse, RN)

Location:

Lynchburg, VA 24501 | Status:
Full Time

Salary Range: $57,107.00 To $91,371.00 Annually |

Hours:

full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Note:

This posting reflects a current opportunity and is active as of 04/21/2026.

The CRC Lead RN provides onsite leadership to the nursing staff at the Crisis Receiving Center, delivers patient care as needed, and collaborates with CRC teams on treatment planning and crisis intervention services. The CRC Lead RN supervises RNs, LPNs, and CNAs and collaborates on nursing staff schedules, recruitment, and training/education.

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and a licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia or an 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.

Knowledge of community mental health and public health to advocate for treatment access and 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 and treatments. Ability to administer medications as prescribed. Ability to perform medical interviews to obtain information and formulate appropriate treatment plans and referrals.

Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.). Must possess a valid driver’s license. May be called upon to travel to Horizon work sites; transport clients; provide services to clients at other locations. Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to multiple sites. Ability to participate in and successfully complete behavioral intervention training, including verbal de-escalation and physical safety skills as needed.

Salary: $57,107.00 to $91,371.00 annually.

Hours:

full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Hiring bonus: $7,500 for new hires, paid in three installments contingent on background clearances, drug screen results, references, and satisfactory performance at 6 and 12 months.

Benefits include retirement (Virginia Retirement System), life, health, dental, vision insurance, paid leave and holidays, wellness programs, and opportunities for PSLF and BHLRP loan repayment. Discounts for continuing education at local universities. Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).