Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Horizon Behavioral Services, Llc
Lynchburg, VA

Registered Nurse RN - Hourly

Hours: Hourly, 3 days per week Location: Landover Wellness Center, Lynchburg, VA 24501 POSITION SUMMARY Registered Nurses (RN) working in the Horizon Wellness Clinics are responsible for the overall medical care of assigned individuals, including the service delivery of basic nursing assessments; delivery of client/family education and diagnostic procedures; consultation with physicians; and carrying out of doctor's orders. 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 a Registered Nurse (RN) is required. RELATED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of community mental health and public health in order to provide advocacy and enhance an individual's treatment and access to community resources; Knowledge of nursing best practices; Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, physical health, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse; Knowledge of psychiatric/medical medications/treatments; Skill to administer medications; Skill to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques; Skill to communicate effectively in order to facilitate treatment and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team; Skill to perform medical interviews in order to obtain information and to formulate appropriate treatment plans and referrals; Skill to produce, read, and relay medical lab results; Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships; Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relations among co-workers and representatives in the community; Ability to record data and complete documentation within established expectations and by communicated deadlines; Ability to respond effectively to changes in the work environment in a positive and professional manner; Ability to work in and contribute to a collaborative team environment; 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, and provide services to clients at 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. HORIZON ENVIRONMENT Horizon Behavioral Health Community Services Board (CSB) is located in the beautiful heart of Central Virginia. Whether your passions be hiking the Appalachian Trails, kayaking the James River Blueways, or a Sunday drive along the world-famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Lynchburg Virginia offers small-town southern charm with an active culture of music festivals, outdoor activities, world-class performing arts, and a revitalized downtown that places Lynchburg at the top of the in 2019 Best Place for Millennials to Move charts. Horizon is also the proud recipient of Living in Lynchburg's 2021 Giving Back Award, Best of Lynchburg for Counseling Services for multiple consecutive years, and again named Best Place to Work by Lynchburg Business Magazine in 2023! THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY We're proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizon's annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community throughout the year. Horizon's clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA-approved for clinical student loan repayment and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs. If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities. To Apply - Please visit our online career center at https://www.horizonbh.org/careers/ Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).