RN - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC

RN - Behavioral Health Clinic

RN – Behavioral Health

Encompass Community Supports, formerly known as Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services (RRCS) is hiring a RN – Behavioral Health to work primarily at the Fauquier Outpatient Clinic with the flexibility to provide coverage at alternative clinic sites as needed.

Encompass Community Supports is a Virginia State community services organization that improves the quality of life in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock Counties by providing comprehensive mental health, substance use, developmental disability, housing, children’s and aging services. As an organization of almost 400 employees and more than 80 programs, we lead with integrity and excellence and embrace collaboration, accountability, and innovation to respond to the ever-changing needs of our community.

Our non-profit organization qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, allowing eligible employees to potentially receive student loan forgiveness. ECS is also a registered site for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment plan.

Our benefits are highly competitive and include:

• Low employee cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances
• 13 paid holidays annually
• 17 PTO days
• Enrollment in VA State pension and retirement plan
• Employee training and educational opportunities
• Paid Life Insurance
• Health Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

At Encompass Community Supports, our full-time employees work 37.5 hours weekly.

Our Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health provides care, counseling, education and consultation to clients, and work is performed under regular supervision.

SOME OF THE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluates all medication refill requests from client and/or pharmacies. Reviews each client chart for recent physician orders, case management/therapy notes for client safety status, and medication record for accuracy/timeliness of requested medication. Orders medication refills based off the providers standing order and/or prepares samples of medication, Community Resource Pharmacy medication, or Patient Assistance Program medication for delivery. Documents activities.
• Assess clients prior to appointment with provider, obtain vital signs, current allergies and medication list.
• Administers injections of medications per the physician’s order, in accordance with sterile technique. Monitors and documents side effects of medication and perform AIMS exam as necessary.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the medication room/Alternate Delivery Site under the guidelines and regulations of the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Pharmacy. Assures safety, security, and integrity of all medications maintained.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills when interacting with clients and co-workers. Provides medication education to clients, including information on side effects and other related concerns. Assesses clients for SI/HI and follows through in accordance with agency guidelines as needed.
• Completes prior authorization for medication to insurance companies.
• Attends training and maintains certifications as required by the Agency and regulatory guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, standards, practices and techniques of professional nursing.
• Thorough knowledge of the dangers inherent in and the precautions to be taken in the use of narcotics and other medications.
• Thorough knowledge of the treatment, diagnostic, immunization and related medical services for clients.
• Thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures and policies pertaining to nursing services of the agency.
• Ability to accurately maintain patient medical records and prepare reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, physicians and associates.
• Knowledge of MS Office, to include Word and Excel.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in nursing.
• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse allowed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• At least 3 years of experience in nursing, substance disorders, and/or mental health are required.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License.
• Employment with Encompass Community Supports is contingent upon the successful completion of our background check process (criminal, DMV, education, drug screening, reference check, DSS, OIG and SAM).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This work requires light physical effort working almost exclusively with lightweight materials (up to 25 pounds).

Encompass Community Supports is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting Start : 04/18/2025