Registered Nurse-Psychiatric

District 19 Community Services Board is seeking a full time registered nurse in our Petersburg area clinics to conduct nursing psychiatric assessments, assess physical health needs, make appropriate referrals to community physicians, providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist and providing a range of treatment, lab services, and support services. Incumbent must have a strong commitment to persons with a severe and persistent mental illness to help them to live in normal community residences, work in market jobs, and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous support and services.
This position will travel to Emporia, Sussex and /or Surry Clinics at least twice a week if needed.
Required: 1 year of Psychiatric Nursing experience OR at least 2 years .
Must have a current State of Virginia license to practice as a Registered Nurse. RNC Preferred. Required to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
Must possess a valid VA Driver’s License with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Must be able to provide phlebotomy services, administration of intramuscular medication, supportive counseling, have knowledge of psychotropic medication uses, side effects, and potential interactions. Knowledge of community-based services required as well as some out of office work.
Must have strong communication and documentation skills.

Travel to satellite clinics required, with agency vehicle provided or mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle.

Must have the ability to tolerate light lifting, bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing stairs.
Preferred:
Candidate has the skills and competence to establish supportive, trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential. Work is performed under the general direction of the Medical Services Manager.
Experience in electronic health records systems

A bilingual (English/Spanish) candidate is preferred.

Salary:
This is a Grade 212, starting salary is $65,000.00.
Salaries are negotiable.
Benefits:
Health insurance, company-sponsored retirement plan through Virginia Retirement System.
Paid Sick, Annual, and Holiday leave, plus including birthday leave.
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Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm.
No weekends! No on-call, no evening hours! 35hr work weeks! 12 paid holidays + birthday month paid day off!

Telework:
This position is not eligible for telework.

District 19 Community Service Board is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness (PSLF). PSLF is a federal program available to full-time government and nonprofit employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after Oct. 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven. For more information, check out Public Service Loan Forgiveness information on the Federal Student Aid website

Position requires valid Driver’s License in state of residence with a point balance of -6 or higher, and an extensive pre-employment background check and drug screening.

District 19 is committed to developing a multicultural workplace. Minorities and persons with disabilities seeking career advancement are encouraged to apply. EEO.

Sign-on bonus of $5,000.00 to qualified applicant. *Restrictions apply