LPN​/RN and PT

Job Description

Under the direction and supervision of a RN or PMHNP, Clinical Supervisor and Clinical Director, assists with providing support to individuals in the Residential Crisis Stabilization Unit. Work is performed daily with RCSU services staff and other medical providers, maintaining the highest professional ethical standards and complying with the agency’s mission, values, and guiding principles.

• Provides nursing assessment and determines health problems and appropriateness for RCSU.
• Monitors client’s response to treatment, including medication side effects and adverse reactions.
• Provides ongoing nursing care to RCSU clients.
• Educates clients and staff on health promotion, prevention, and treatment recommendations.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and other medical providers, families, and community providers; communicates assessment information, treatment planning, interventions, and crisis needs.
• Promotes integration of care through consultation and collaboration with other health care providers.
• Participates in administrative and clinical staff meetings as required.
• Collaborates with PMHNP for consultation when appropriate.
• Must work every other weekend.

• Thorough knowledge of practical nursing techniques and the care and treatment of all types of clients.
• Considerable knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, basic health and safety practices.
• Skills in preparing and administering medications and general knowledge of proper dosage, effects, and contraindications.
• Skill in operating general and specialized equipment used in the area of assignment.
• Ability to make astute observations of patient conditions and report changes accurately.
• Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office.
• Able to work alone on a broad variety of projects.
• Must possess, keep, and use a personal cell phone to be reachable by the administrative and clinical team.
• Must maintain a valid Progressive Community Services email address and check it twice daily.
• Have access to a computer, printer, internet services, and other necessary equipment to produce electronic documentation and paperwork.

Current, unencumbered state RN or LPN license required. Current, valid VA driver’s license required. Current CPR/first aid certification required. Current TB test within the past year required. Candidate must provide proof of licensure upon hire and satisfactory completion of all DBHDS required training.

• 1 Full‑time Lead RN Position:
  Monday‑Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
• 1 Part‑time Position:
  Every other Monday 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM;
  Every other Friday 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM;
  Every other weekend 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Individual and Family Services