GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a FLSA non-exempt position. The incumbent serves as a nurse for the Women’s Center Residential Treatment Facility In this capacity he/she has responsibility for assuring acceptable nursing practices among the nursing staff at Women’s Center. In addition, the incumbent will monitor the physical health and safety of persons enrolled in the Women’s Center, providing delivery and administration of medications as well as monitoring the para-professional staff trained in medication administration, communicating to other health care practitioners regarding clients’ health status and providing consultation to other Women’s Center staff regarding health care issues. The incumbent reports to the Director of the Women’s Center and performs duties by proceeding alone under standard practices and referring questionable situations to the supervisor. In carrying out position duties, he/she performs in accordance with applicable professional ethics and standards and established Region Ten policies. QUALIFICATIONS: The incumbent in this position must be a graduate of an accredited program and be registered (RN) to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In order to ensure the safe and efficient fulfillment of any travel on behalf of the Board, a valid Virginia Driver’s license plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles are required. For use of a personal car to conduct business, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided. The incumbent must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Knowledge of: psychopharmacology, substance abuse and serious mental illness; blood-drawing techniques; medical issues related to substance abuse; family, biological sciences and disease processes; substance abuse symptomatology; medications - side effects. Skills in: assessing nursing needs of individuals with substance abuse diagnosis as well as those with serious mentally illnesses; planning appropriate intervention; dispensing medications including IM injections and drawing blood; providing consultation; record keeping; communication with a wide range of people. Abilities to: establish positive care-giving relationships with seriously mentally ill individuals; inform clients about medications and health care issues; dispense medications and draw blood safely; provide consultation; communicate effectively; complete paperwork; work cooperatively. POSITION LOCATION: Women’s Center 90 Old Lynchburg Rd Charlottesville, VA 22903 SALARY: Grade 11 SCHEDULE: 40 hours weekly; flexible schedule Employment Type: Full Time Bonus/Commission: No