Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit jobs in Alexandria, VA

Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit directs nursing service activities for assigned patients in the psychiatric unit. Delegates responsibilities to auxiliary and psychiatric staff nurses; supervises preparation and maintenance of psychiatric patient clinical records, and writes reports on psychiatric staff performance and services rendered. Being a Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit maintains pre-set inventory standards for solutions, supplies, medicines and equipment, and keeps track of narcotics. Requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Additionally, Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Registered Nurse / Psychiatric Unit
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Winchester, VA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description

    As a psychiatric nurse (RN PSYCH), you will work to improve or support the mental and physical well-being of people with mental health or behavioral conditions. You will care for patients with mental disorders, facilitating social and emotional treatments, supervising medication schedules, and evaluating progress. Working closely with a variety of interdisciplinary professionals, as well as patients' families, you will maintain a supportive and safe environment through the use of monitoring devices and de-escalation techniques. Your care will be supplemented by support groups, social activities, and other therapeutic measures necessary for the patient's condition.

    Minimum Requirements

    • At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty
    • Active RN license

    Benefits

    The benefits of taking a travel nursing job with Cross Country include:
    • Private housing or generous housing allowance
    • Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
    • Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
    • Competitive salaries
    • Referral bonuses
    • Travel reimbursement
    • 401(k) retirement plan
    • Direct deposit/free checking
    • Unlimited free CE credits
  • 1 Month Ago

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Registered Nurse (RN) Adolescent Psychiatric Unit Days
  • Inova Health System
  • Falls, VA FULL_TIME
  • Inova Fairfax Hospital is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Adolescent Psychiatry Unit on the day shift. This is a full-time position with a 3 x 12-hour shift s...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Psych Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Psychiatric Institute of Washington
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity 7AM-7PM and 7PM-7AM $10,000 Bonus for Full Time The Psychiatric Institute of Washington provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Psychiatric Technician - Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
  • The Arora Group
  • Fort Belvoir, VA FULL_TIME
  • Currently recruiting a Psychiatric Technician to provide care to active duty military members and their families in the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia. The Psychiatric Technician ...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Psychiatric Nurse
  • Northwestern Community Services Board
  • Winchester, VA FULL_TIME
  • The staff member in this position is responsible for meeting the nursing service needs of individuals by providing competent standards of care in direct and indirect care roles. The nurse will provide...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Nurse (Psychiatric)
  • US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
  • Bethesda, MD FULL_TIME
  • Duties Assist patients with personal hygiene as well as assisting with transport to the bathroom, shower, and/or other clinics/wards. Provide patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials. Resp...
  • 1 Month Ago

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0 Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit jobs found in Alexandria, VA area

Alexandria is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 139,966, and in 2016, the population was estimated to be 155,810. Located along the western bank of the Potomac River, Alexandria is approximately 7 miles (11 km) south of downtown Washington, D.C. Like the rest of Northern Virginia, as well as Central Maryland, modern Alexandria has been influenced by its proximity to the U.S. capital. It is largely populated by professionals working in the federal civil service, in the U.S. military, or for one of the many private...
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Income Estimation for Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit jobs
$105,962 to $144,786
Alexandria, Virginia area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago