PRN Registered Nurse

The PRN RN works collaboratively with physicians, nurse practitioners, licensed clinicians, peer specialists, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members to support individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, and related medical concerns.

PRN Nurse Opportunity Additional Details

• Work a minimum of 24 hours per month
• Work at least one weekend shift every 60 days
• Work one holiday per calendar year, if needed
• Respond to scheduling requests within 48 hours

Required Education and Experience

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and a licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia or appropriate multi-state license. BSN preferred.
• One year of experience providing nursing services as an RN is required.
• Prefer experience in a Crisis Receiving Center, Crisis Stabilization Unit, Emergency Department, Psychiatric Unit, or Behavioral Health Urgent Care setting. May consider LPN experience for a Registered Nurse who worked as an LPN prior to becoming an RN.

Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of psychiatric and behavioral health nursing practices. Knowledge of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques. Knowledge of medication administration and monitoring. Ability to assess and respond to acute medical and behavioral health needs. Ability to establish effective working relationships with individuals served, families, providers, and team members. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to maintain accurate clinical records. Ability to remain calm and make sound clinical decisions in crisis situations. Ability to administer medications. Knows the five rights for medication administration. Analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques. Communicate effectively in order to facilitate treatment and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team. Perform medical interviews in order to obtain information and to formulate appropriate treatment plans and referrals. Produce, read, and relay medical lab results; Ability to respond quickly to correct situations deemed to be hazardous; especially to consumers; Ability to record data and complete documentation within established expectations and by communicated deadlines; Ability to work in and contribute to a collaborative team environment; Ability to lift and transfer consumers up to an average of 50 to 80 pounds; Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills: verbally, person-to-person and through use of the telephone, and written; Safely assist individuals with all aspects of physical management including equipment use, safe lifting and physical assistance.

Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holiday, etc.) as required. Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver's license. May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients, provide services to client @other locations. Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites; Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training; includes both verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed.