Piedmont Community Services·Martinsville, Virginia
The Crisis Nurse provides assessments and nursing services to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. Key duties include administering medications, assisting with lab services, and supporting the crisis stabilization process.
Help provide compassionate care when it matters most – join our Crisis services team!
Piedmont Community Services is seeking a full-time psychiatric (LPN or RN) Crisis Nurse to play a vital role in providing assessment and nursing services to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.
As part of our multidisciplinary crisis services team, the Crisis Nurse will administer and monitor medications, assist with lab services, provide health education, and support individuals throughout the crisis stabilization process.
Preferred candidate will have good communication skills for coordinating with doctor's offices, medical providers, and pharmacies and 1+ year psychiatric nursing or emergency dept nursing experience.
Reliable transportation ability to meetings and other sites, familiarity with standard office equipment, good computer skills, and a current Virginia LPN or RN license is needed.
Evenings, weekends, and some holiday hours may be required.
12-hour shifts are available, including 8:00 AM–8:00 PM and 8:00 PM–8:00 AM.
Compensation, Benefits, Perks: Earn a Salary based on your education and experience as it relates to the position Be compensated for Licensure Incentives for LPC, LCSW, CSAC.
Acquire additional training / certification related to the position to help grow your career in a supportive, mission-driven environment PCS' outstanding Benefits Package is included Generous paid time off package including 14 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday of your choice Employer contribution to Health Insurance Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance, and HSA / FSA options Wellness Program, Employee Discounts, Employee Assistance Program, Community Engagement opportunities VRS VA Retirement with Employer Percentage Match Paid Life Insurance 2x your Salary Opportunity to serve your community and transform lives Piedmont Community Services, nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, helps people, families, and our community to improve their quality of life, making the most of available resources to offer a full range of behavioral health and developmental services, from prevention and treatment to education and support.
Join our team and help provide compassionate care when it matters most.
Must be willing to consent to background checks, including checks for barrier crimes, and drug screening as part of the application process.
Candidates must possess a current Virginia LPN or RN license and have reliable transportation. Preference is given to those with over one year of experience in psychiatric or emergency department nursing.
Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.
