Psychiatric Nurse in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources
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City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Working Title of Vacant PositionPsychiatric Nurse
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 2
Department: CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC
Division: CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC
Requisition Number: 2026248
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, no weekends required. Four 10-hour shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. | Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: N - Never
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
The City of Chesapeake is seeking a caring and dependable Psychiatric Nurse to support individuals receiving outpatient behavioral health services. This Psychiatric Nurse position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced clinicians, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and community partners in a collaborative and supportive environment.
As a Psychiatric Nurse, you will play an important role in helping individuals on their path toward stability, wellness, and recovery while working a flexible 4 day schedule of 10 hour shifts.
Why Join the City of Chesapeake?
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
What You’ll Do
If you are a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse who is passionate about serving the community and supporting individuals through compassionate behavioral healthcare, we encourage you to apply today.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
#nursing #behavioralhealthcare
Required Qualifications:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 05/22/2026
Job Close Date: 06/05/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 2
Department: CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC
Division: CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC
Requisition Number: 2026248
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, no weekends required. Four 10-hour shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. | Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: N - Never
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
$66,380 – $95,000
Actual starting salary will depend on education, experience and credentials
Actual starting salary will depend on education, experience and credentials
Job Description:
Make a Difference as a Psychiatric Nurse in our Outpatient Clinic.
Are you a compassionate and motivated Psychiatric Nurse who believes mental health care can truly change lives? Join the dedicated outpatient team at Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare and become part of an organization where recovery oriented care, teamwork, and community impact come together every day.
The City of Chesapeake is seeking a caring and dependable Psychiatric Nurse to support individuals receiving outpatient behavioral health services. This Psychiatric Nurse position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced clinicians, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and community partners in a collaborative and supportive environment.
As a Psychiatric Nurse, you will play an important role in helping individuals on their path toward stability, wellness, and recovery while working a flexible 4 day schedule of 10 hour shifts.
Why Join the City of Chesapeake?
The City of Chesapeake offers a comprehensive benefits package, participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), opportunities for professional growth, and a positive, team focused work environment where employees are valued and supported.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a dynamic and energetic Psychiatric Nurse with a strong team mentality and a passion for helping others.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Current RN license in good standing in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Experience in psychiatric, behavioral health, substance use, or community health nursing preferred
- Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team
- A compassionate, recovery oriented approach to client care
- Experience with electronic health records preferred. Credible is the current EMR utilized at CIBH
- A positive attitude and professional demeanor with excellent communication skills
What You’ll Do
Under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor and Psychiatric Nurse II, the Psychiatric Nurse will:
- Provide psychiatric nursing services in an outpatient clinic setting
- Administer and monitor psychiatric medications, including injectable medications
- Assess clients for medication effectiveness, side effects, and changes in mental status
- Support psychiatrists and nurse practitioners with medication management services
- Provide education to individuals and families regarding diagnoses, medications, wellness, and recovery
- Coordinate care with clinicians, case managers, pharmacies, medical providers, and community partners
- Complete clinical documentation in accordance with state, federal, Medicaid, and agency requirements
- Organize and supervise psychiatric clinics
- Work proficiently with both on site and telemedicine prescribers
- Participate in team meetings and collaborate with cross functional partners from other units
If you are a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse who is passionate about serving the community and supporting individuals through compassionate behavioral healthcare, we encourage you to apply today.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
#nursing #behavioralhealthcare
Required Qualifications:
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in nursing.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in nursing.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
- Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or a reciprocal state (according to the Nurse Licensure Compact as prescribed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience conducting psychiatric nursing assessments, medication monitoring, and patient education.
- Familiarity with psychotropic medications, medication side effects, and symptom management.
Job Open Date: 05/22/2026
Job Close Date: 06/05/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please ensure that resume indicates if current or previous employment is Full-Time or Part-Time
Drug Screening: MARIJUANA
Drug Screening: MARIJUANA
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.
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Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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