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Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare

Registered Nurse (RN), Crisis Receiving Center

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Roanoke, Virginia, United States, 24000

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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.

About the Crisis Receiving Center 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.

Registered Nurse Duties

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

Qualifications

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

Why work at BRBH?

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.

Employment Information

Seniority level:

Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:

Health Care Provider

Industry:

Mental Health Care

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