Registered Nurse; RN-Medical Services Eligible
Job in
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, 23214, USA
Listing for:
Richmond Behavioral Health
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 39.86 USD Hourly
USD
39.86
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Registered Nurse (RN)-Medical Services **Sign On Bonus Eligible**
RBH is now offering sign-on bonus opportunities for qualifying professionals!
The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking two full-time Registered Nurses (RN) for the expansion of Integrated Care. The RN's focus would be on health and wellness and would be responsible for providing general nursing and psychiatric services; these services include but are not limited to medical and psychiatric nursing assessments, vital signs, EKGs, venipuncture, intramuscular medication administration, urine drug screens, and maintaining timely and thorough documentation of all services within regulatory and professional standards of practice.
Work is performed under the administrative supervision of the Medical Services Practice Manager. Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel as assigned.
Essential Functions
Provide assessment and screening of the risk factors for Metabolic Syndrome.Obtain physician orders; collaborate with pharmacy and physician to assist clients with medication refills as needed.Provide linkage to community resources to promote wellness.Administer medications both intramuscularly and orally according to nursing standards of practice. Provide medication and health wellness education to clients.Complete medically related assessments including mental status exams, primary care screenings, monitoring medication side effects and medication adherence, administering treatment scales, i.e. the PHQ9 and taking vital signs on all clients across the life span per agency policy.Draw blood and perform urine drug screens; label specimens via computer printout; administer and interpret TB tests; process gel top blood tubes via centrifuge; assist, monitor and track lab results. Report abnormal lab results to the provider. Utilize universal precautions on all patients.Implement and utilize collaborative documentation.Maintain thorough documentation of daily activities including nursing and treatment services.Attend and participate on integrated treatment team; attend staff meetings and trainings as required. Collaborate with primary care and substance use services as clinically indicated.Facilitate referrals to health professionals for behavioral health and medical needs.Maintain productivity standards as set by division.Coordinate schedules and ensure appropriate level of nursing services to clients to include monitoring, administration and documentation of injections, venipunctures and other nursing services; collaborate with treatment providers including primary care, developmental disabilities and substance use providers.Coordinate schedule with providers and front desk staff.Collaborate with all members of the client’s treatment team providing nursing plans of care to be integrated into the client’s treatment plan. Referrals to primary care as appropriate and in collaboration with primary service provider.Provide crisis intervention services as needed.Order medical supplies as needed and keep workspace including labs clean and organized.Attend staff meetings as scheduled.Assist providers in the submission of prior authorizations as needed.Perform other duties as assigned.Position Requirements
Education and Experience
At a minimum an Associate’s degree with coursework in nursing with at least 2 years of nursing experience to include 1 year of experience working with individuals with mental illnesses in a hospital or community mental health setting preferred. Licensed as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Ability to utilize technology for the completion of all work related activities.
Qualifying staff will be eligible for a $7,500.00 sign-on bonus as defined by the terms and conditions of the approved sign-on bonus policy.
Special Requirements - Valid driver’s license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Current license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- CPR certification
- Computer proficiency
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Open Date: 1/23/2025
Starting Salary Range: Starting at $39.86/ 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.
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