Registered Nurse; RN), Crisis Receiving Center

Registered Nurse (RN), Crisis Receiving Center

• Pay: $34.50/hour for Full time, with scheduled increases. Additional compensation dependent on experience.
• Schedule: Various shifts including possible holidays and weekends, rotational on‑call schedule with other team members. Full Time: 36 hours – three 12‑hour shifts per week. Evening/weekend hours eligible for 11% shift differential.

Registered Nurses in the Crisis Stabilization Unit provide psychiatric nursing and medical detoxification to individuals in a short‑term residential and therapeutic environment. The program is open 24/7, allowing individuals to stay up to 23 hours to receive support and reduce hospital bed occupancy.

• Physical, dental, and mental health assessments & discharges
• Obtaining and interpreting vital signs and weight
• Drawing and running labs, monitoring lab results
• Administering oral (PO), subcutaneous (SubQ), and/or intramuscular (IM) medications
• Educating clients regarding psychotropic/medical medication side‑effects and health and wellness topics
• Initiating or responding to phone contacts with clients, medical providers, pharmacists, case managers, and other providers regarding medication needs, lab reports, side effects, etc.
• Documenting all pertinent nursing assessments or notes in the electronic health record, accurately documenting medication orders and administration

• Active, unrestricted RN license in the State of Virginia
• One year of experience providing medication management; psychiatric nursing experience is a plus
• Successful background check and drug screen required for all positions offered

• Work/Life Balance:
  Paid Time Off – 21 days annually and 10 paid holidays
• Benefits:
  Virginia Retirement System (VRS) and other comprehensive benefits.
• Community Focus: BRBH has served the Roanoke Valley for over 50 years, providing comprehensive services for individuals with mental health, developmental disability, or substance use disorders. Drug‑free workplace and equal opportunity employment.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industry: Mental Health Care