Registered Nurse, Clinic Services en Loudoun County Government, VA

About the Department

The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services is seeking a talented and motivated individual to serve as a Registered Nurse in the Clinic Nursing Services Program. In this role, you will work with a trusted and reputable team that has a history of success connecting individuals and their families with person-centered, recovery-oriented services and supports. 

Position Duties

The Registered Nurse (RN), Clinic Services will monitor, supervise, and provide assessment and treatment to individuals with complex mental health, substance abuse and developmental disabilities. The successful candidate must possess the ability to triage medical and psychiatric conditions, working within a team to oversee treatment. This position provides services and care at the Loudoun County MHSADS Medical Clinics. This is not a telehealth role.

In this role, you will:

• Review psychiatric and medical conditions; provide critical information as part of treatment planning.
• Respond to urgent psychiatric and medical events.
• Monitor prescription changes and documentation.
• Educate individuals about psychiatric and medical treatment; and assess the effectiveness of treatment.
• Serves as the point of contact to triage clients' psychiatric and medical concerns, medication questions, renewals, and refills.
• Coordinates with Discharge Planners following hospitalization to ensure continuity of care.
• Submits authorizations to insurances and helps facilitate Prescription Assistance Applications.
• Provide educational information; maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines; and use universal precautions and personal protective equipment as needed.
• Collaborate with medical team to identify and address individuals' medical, psychiatric, dental, and medication needs.
• Educate individuals about psychiatric and medical treatment; serve as the point of contact to triage clients' psychiatric and medical concerns, medication questions, renewals, and refills.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed professionals.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing; two (2) years of nursing work experience related to assigned department, preferably in public or community health or behavioral and/or developmental health services, depending on department; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Excellent observation, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• A solid understanding of nursing interventions for medical and psychiatric diagnoses.
• Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) and multilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
  

Other Qualifications

• Hold an unencumbered Virginia or multi-state compact license as a Registered Nurse and renew and maintain license as required, fulfilling all required continuing education required for licensure.
• Hold or obtain certification required by law or department: CPR/First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, Behavior De-escalation certification, HIPAA, and OSHA certifications.
• Must be fitted for N-95 (or similar) mask to safely provide on-site services as needed.
• Successful candidate must be flexible and adaptable to work in multiple locations. Willingness to join a team of Community Services Nurses and unlicensed staff in providing similar services for the clients living in Loudoun County residential facilities if a need arises.

• Employment is contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment background check to include fingerprinting, credit, NCIC, DMV and TB test. Must have a good driving record and a valid driver's license in Virginia or regional state of residence.