Registered Nurse

A $5,000 hiring bonus is being offered for this position. Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.

* $1,250 will be awarded in the first paycheck.
* $1,750 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of "Meets Expectations".
* $2,000 will be awarded upon completion of the employee's one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of "Meets Expectations".

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire a Registered Nurse who has experience working with adults who have substance use and mental health disorders for the SUD Outpatient programs at Pathways.

Responsibilities:

* Perform assessments, interventions, and consultation duties in a substance abuse setting.

* Provide health literacy information within psycho educational group to include information about TB, HIV, HepC and other medical conditions that are appropriate.

* Share information about the importance of medication compliance, sleep health and general well being.

* Conduct pregnancy tests on females entering the program as needed.

* Conduct Urine Drug Screens at admission and randomly throughout the program.

* Conduct breathalyzers on individual as appropriate.

* Utilize and implement medical and nursing protocols.

* Coordinate the scheduling of psychiatric evaluations as needed and to occur within three days of the identified need.

* Perform medical assessments during medical emergencies.

* Manage medical and mental health crises.

* Perform venipuncture and other laboratory collection procedures as ordered.

* Collaborate with the clinical team to provide comprehensive services.

* Complete medical discharge planning with all individuals prior to discharge (link with outside medical providers, provide resource information, etc.).

The City offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, Holidays and Paid-Time-Off.