Registered Nurse RN Crisis Receiving Center

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Full Time Professional Lynchburg, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $29.28 To $42.00 Hourly

Hours:

Full Time (37.5 hours and overtime eligible), and Part Time positions (up to 29 hours per week), Day and Night Shift available

Location:

Lynchburg VA, 24501

$5000 Hiring Bonus for NEW Crisis Receiving Center Night Shift RN's, active as of 03/26/2026, $5000 Total, paid in three (3) installments; $2000 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; $1500 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

This position will include a 10% Salary Differential
which will be paid annually. This salary differential is associated exclusively with providing services in the Crisis Receiving Center. In addition, each employee who works between the required hours will receive a Shift Premium
.

Wait until you see how Horizon's benefits are the best around! Virginia Retirement System (see details about VRS online); 11 paid holidays with separate yearly allocated sick leave and separate accrued annual leave with yearly rollover; emphasis on wellness, career ladder and development opportunities; HSA and FSA plans, annual wellness programs, local discounts, and much more.

Position Summary

Registered Nurses (RN) working in Horizon Behavioral Health's Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Center are responsible for the overall medical care of assigned individuals. Registered nurses are responsible for providing nursing care to crisis stabilization, detox, and clients in need of medical clearance. This includes the service delivery of basic nursing assessments, medication administration, and diagnostic procedures along with delivery of client/family education, consultation with physicians, and carrying out of provider's orders.

Required Education and Experience

• 1 year of experience providing nursing services as an RN is required.
• 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.
• 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.

Related Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to physical health and intellectual disabilities. Knowledge of nursing best practices. Administer medications. Knows the five rights for medication administration. Analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques. Communicate effectively in order to facilitate treatment and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team. Perform medical interviews in order to obtain information and to formulate appropriate treatment plans and referrals.

Produce, read, and relay medical lab results. Able to train staff to implement training programs for the individuals. Safely assist individuals with all aspects of physical management including equipment use, safe lifting and physical assistance.

Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holiday, etc.) as required. Ability to drive…