REGISTERED NURSE in Lunenburg, Virginia at Crossroads Community Services Board

Position: Registered Nurse
Employment Status: Full-Time
Location: Lunenburg, Virginia
Anticipated Start Date: December 1, 2026

Join Crossroads Community Services Board as a Full-Time Registered Nurse in Lunenburg, Virginia. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated RN to provide nursing and behavioral health services to individuals in our community. This position is anticipated to begin December 1, 2026.

Current Registered Nurse licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia required.Experience in psychiatric or behavioral health nursing preferred.Valid Virginia driver’s license required.Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule based on agency and program needs.Must be willing to float to other clinic locations when coverage is needed.

General Description
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care services under the direction of a licensed Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant to individuals with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders.

This position provides clinical assessment, medication monitoring, treatment planning, patient education, care coordination, outreach, follow-up, and case management support. The RN will work closely with providers and other members of the treatment team to promote recovery-oriented, person-centered, and integrated care.

This position is designated as Level Two under the HIPAA Privacy Rule and is exempt under FLSA.

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, including mental status examinations.Triage patient calls involving medication side effects, symptom changes, and crisis concerns.Provide clinical support and nursing recommendations to medical providers.Educate individuals regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and symptom management.Monitor and document individual responses to treatment and medications.Administer medications and injections as ordered by authorized medical providers and in accordance with agency policies.Obtain vital signs and basic clinical information.Assist with patient intake procedures, including AIMS assessments, GeneSight testing, screenings, and questionnaires.Schedule individuals for appointments with psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners.Maintain medication inventory, samples, and medication assistance program documentation.Monitor medication compliance and conduct follow-up and outreach with individuals who may be noncompliant with treatment.Coordinate and assist with ordered laboratory work and other medical procedures.Complete prior authorizations, prescription follow-up, and other clinical documentation in a timely manner.Maintain accurate electronic and paper medical records in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.Assess and identify individual treatment and service needs.Assist with treatment planning, supportive counseling, referrals, and coordination of community services.Coordinate care with physicians, psychiatric providers, nurses, families, and other service providers.Supervise and/or delegate appropriate nursing duties to LPNs as applicable.Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical protocols, and other agency activities.Perform other duties consistent with the responsibilities of the position.

Successful candidates should have knowledge of:

Professional nursing practices and psychiatric nursing standards.Mental health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.Psychotropic medications, medication monitoring, and potential side effects.Clinical assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and discharge planning.Community resources, healthcare systems, and support services.HIPAA privacy and security requirements.Applicable federal, state, and local healthcare regulations.

Candidates must also demonstrate the ability to:

Work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.Develop and maintain positive relationships with individuals receiving services.Coordinate services with community providers and natural supports.Accurately document clinical information and treatment needs.Communicate effectively with individuals, families, providers, and agency staff.