Join Our Team as a Psychiatric Nurse at the Crisis Receiving Center

Are you a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Nurse who is passionate about helping individuals during moments of crisis? Join Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare and become part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team serving the community in a new 24-hour Crisis Receiving Center focused on mental wellness, stabilization, and recovery.
This exciting opportunity allows a Psychiatric Nurse to work alongside Nurses, Clinicians, Nurse Practitioners, Peer Recovery Specialists, law enforcement, and community partners in a fast paced and supportive environment that emphasizes trauma informed care, recovery oriented practices, and person centered treatment.
The City of Chesapeake offers a comprehensive benefits package, participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment where employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact every day.
What We're Looking For

We are seeking a compassionate and adaptable Psychiatric Nurse with strong clinical judgment, crisis intervention skills, and a commitment to serving individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies.The ideal candidate will possess:

• Current RN license in good standing in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Knowledge of trauma informed care, recovery oriented practices, and de escalation techniques
• Experience working with individuals experiencing psychiatric conditions, substance use, or behavioral health crises preferred
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high stress situations
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal teams and community stakeholders
• Experience with medication administration, care coordination, crisis management, and clinical assessment
• Knowledge of lab administration, documentation practices, and supply inventory management preferred

What You'll Do

As a Psychiatric Nurse, you will operate as part of a comprehensive 24 hour Crisis Stabilization team providing ongoing assessment, crisis intervention, and level of care determination for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.Responsibilities include:

• Provide person centered, trauma informed nursing care in a 24 hour crisis stabilization setting
• Conduct ongoing nursing assessments and monitor individuals experiencing behavioral health crises
• Assist individuals experiencing emotional dysregulation, substance use intoxication, disordered thought processes, and other destabilizing events
• Provide crisis intervention services with an emphasis on stabilization at the least restrictive level of care
• Administer medications and monitor effectiveness and side effects
• Coordinate care with clinicians, medical staff, law enforcement, hospitals, and community partners to support safety and continuity of care
• Support individuals in achieving stabilization and post crisis growth
• Maintain clinical documentation in accordance with agency, state, and federal guidelines
• Assist with lab administration, supply inventory, and other nursing support functions
• Participate in multidisciplinary team collaboration and treatment planning
• Perform other related duties as assigned

If you are a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in behavioral health crisis services, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team committed to compassionate care and community wellness.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

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