--- title: Nurse, RN Crisis Stabilization Program description: Rappahannock Area Community Services Board is hiring for the Nurse, RN Crisis Stabilization Program role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/nurse-rn-crisis-stabilization-program-at-rappahannock-area-community-services-board-01a1848d-59b6-770e-aca7-824a96faf09e date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Rappahannock Area Community Services Board as Nurse, RN Crisis Stabilization Program in Fredericksburg, VA. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/43tzeq.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Rappahannock Area Community Services Board | | **Location** | Fredericksburg, VA | | **Salary** | $43.98/hr - $54.97/hr | | **Posted** | Oct 28, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Rappahannock Area Community Services Board. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Rappahannock Area Community Services Board. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $64,000 – $82,000 a year (median $73,000). ## Description **OVERVIEW** Serves as the primary nursing position in the Crisis Stabilization Program, a 24/7 highly intensive mental health residential treatment facility for persons experiencing serious psychiatric or behavioral problems which jeopardize their current community living. This position assists the staff psychiatrist and nurse practitioner in the prescription, administration and monitoring of medication, discharge planning and general daily patient care. This position works an 8 to 10 hour shift on a rotating schedule, including weekends, and while on shift serves as the lead health care provider. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** - Conducts individual intake and follow‑up interviews and performs physical, psychological and general social casework assess­ments on a scheduled basis, as well as on an emergency basis as needed. - Conducts routine examinations daily, such as measuring blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight. . - Administers medications, including those administered by injection, daily or as needed by the residents. - Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners or program coordinator, to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans, including evaluating existing medications and recommending new medications. - Educates residents, family members, and care givers about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications and treatment plans while they participate in the Crisis Stabilization Program. - Documents patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions or outcomes daily. - Prepares medical correspondence and reports. - Regular and predictable attendance required. - Orders, inventories and secures pharmaceuticals for use by program individuals; provides for adequate first aid supplies and materials at the Crisis Stabilization Program. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES** Thorough knowledge of the principles, standards, practices and techniques related to psychiatric nursing. Thorough knowl­edge of the characteristics and precautions to be taken in the administration of psychotropic medication. Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques related to individ­ual therapy and counseling practices for the mentally ill. Ability to coordinate and schedule therapy treatment services. Ability to accurately maintain patient medical records and pre­pare reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals, physicians, subordinates and others contacted in the course of work. **TYPICAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND WORK EXPERIENCE** Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and considerable professional expe­rience in psychiatric nursing, or equivalent education/experi­ence. **LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS** State Certified Registered Nurse. Valid VA driver's license. Rappahannock Area Community Services Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and hiring process by contacting Human Resources at 540-899-4400 or . *RACSB maintains a drug-free workplace environment. All candidates who receive conditional offers of employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and background check, including criminal history, Department of Social Services review, driving record, and verification of credentials. Our comprehensive screening program reflects our commitment to maintaining a safe, healthy workplace and providing high-quality services to our community.* ## Skills - Crisis Stabilization - Psychiatric Nursing - Medical Records - Program Coordinator - Physical Assessment - Blood Pressure - Case Management - Treatment Planning - Counseling - Inventory Management - Psychologist - First Aid - Communication ## Related - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Nursing jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/nursing?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Registered Nurse jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/nursing/registered-nurse?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Psychiatric Registered Nurse jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/nursing/registered-nurse/psychiatric-registered-nurse?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 99848 jobs - [Mental Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/mental-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 26580 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)