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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Unit - Richmond Community Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health·Richmond, Virginia

$34 - $55/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
·Posted 13 days ago
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About the role

Deliver exceptional nursing care to behavioral health patients by implementing clinical interventions and developing patient care plans. Monitor patient progress, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a safe therapeutic environment.

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Work Shift: Evenings/Nights (United States of America)

Bon Secours: *FT Nights 7p-7a*

Candidates accepting a full time offer of employment may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $5,000.00! Rules & restrictions apply, ask your recruiter for details. Internal BSMH associates are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Unit - Richmond Community Hospital

Job Summary

  • The Psychiatric [https://www.semrush.com/analytics/keywordoverview/?q=Psychiatric&db=us] Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:
  • Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
  • Implementing clinical nursing interventions
  • Having a highly diverse medical skillset
  • Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
  • Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions

  • Provide direct patient care according to the provider’s prescribed plan of care (and nursing scope of practice) while closely monitoring progress/recovery
  • Assess and documents the patient’s conditions and report changes as needed
  • Administer medication, insulin, and IV/fluids, documenting thoroughly
  • Inspect and care for wounds, changing dressings and assisting with personal hygiene
  • Applies effective interviewing skills to elicit information from patient and/or family/significant other that is necessary to plan and implement the treatment plan
  • Assess patient for further injuries, infections, bedsores, etc. and deliver appropriate treatments
  • Collaborate with providers, aides, and allied health professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes
  • Other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

Certifications

  • Current state licensure (or covered compact licensure) as a Registered Nurse (RN)
  • BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support acceptable in lieu of BLS)

Experience

  • One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Recent Behavioral Health experience (preferred, not required)

Training

  • EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)
  • De-Escalation Training (preferred, not required)

Range

  • Minimum: $34.33
  • Maximum: $54.93

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours [https://careers.bonsecours.com/us/en/life-at-bon-secours?utm_source=job_description] associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
  • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
  • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits

may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department

Adult Behavioral Health Unit - Richmond Community Hospital

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com [recruitment@mercy.com]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com [recruitment@mercy.com].

Requirements

Requires a current state licensure as a Registered Nurse and at least one year of professional RN experience. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing and experience in behavioral health are preferred.

  • bachelor degree
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Assessment
  • Care Plan Development
  • Electronic Health Records
  • De-escalation
  • Wound Care
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Behavioral Health Nursing
  • Patient Interviewing
  • Clinical Nursing Interventions

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$34 - $55/hr
Location
Richmond, Virginia
Posted
Jul 15, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Bon Secours Mercy Health

Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) is a global Catholic health ministry operating in the United States, Ireland and the Philippines. A $14 billion organization, BSMH delivers care and health services through 47 hospitals and a network of approximately 60,000 associates, including...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Behavioral health RN roles in Virginia

Behavioral health RN openings in Virginia are often driven by ongoing demand for nurses who can support patients with psychiatric and behavioral health needs in acute care settings. This role is competitive because employers typically look for current Virginia RN licensure, at least one year of nursing experience, and prefer BSN and BLS or ACLS credentials; the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your license status and highlight any behavioral health, de-escalation, or inpatient experience in your resume.

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