Northern VA ATC is seeking an experienced RN to join the team!
Posted Oct 8
Shift and hours
12-hour shifts · nights · 7pm to 7:30 am 12 HOUR Shifts Night Shift Full Time 7pm to 7:30 am
Unit and setting
Psych · Behavioral Health Northern Virginia Adolescent Treatment Center offers Residential Crisis Stabilization Services for adolescents ages 12-17 in a 16-bed facility.adolescents ages 12-17
License
RN license Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirementscurrent Registered Nurse (RN) license
Term
Permanent Night Shift Full TimeFull time
Do you qualify?
License
current Registered Nurse (RN) licenseMust possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
Certification
CPR certificationCPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
Certification
de-escalation and restraint certification
Education
graduate of an accredited school of nursingMust have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
Experience
one year of nursing experienceOne year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus
Preferred
Experience
previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experienceprevious psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus
In range for Virginia staff rolesVirginia staff postings that state pay run $31/hr to $59/hr, the middle half $40/hr to $51/hr, across 1,228 postings.
Pay differential
Based on experience and does not include shift differentialsBased on experience and does not include shift differentials
Tuition assistance
Offered
Extra pay
shift differentials not included in base pay range
Pay reviews
pay based on experience
Benefits
Benefitsmedical
Benefitsprescription drug plan
Benefitsflexible spending accounts
Benefitshealth savings accounts
Benefitsvision
Benefitsdental
More benefits (14)
Benefitsvoluntary short-term disability
Benefitsvoluntary long-term disability
Benefitsemployee assistance programsAdditionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
Benefitsfinancial support
Benefitstuition reimbursement
Dental insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Disability insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Medical insurance
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage
The role and schedule
Day to day
assess patients' physical and behavioral health needs and coordinate careProvide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
Day to day
develop and implement nursing care plansDevelop and implement nursing care plans.
Day to day
maintain medical records and educate patients and familiesMaintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
Day to day
nursing care within state Nurse Practice Act, facility and corporate policies
Day to day
ensure physicians' verbal orders are legible and transcribed per policyEnsure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
Day to day
assess patient status on an ongoing basis and documentEnsure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
Day to day
notify physicians of significant changes in status
Day to day
complete initial nursing treatment plans on admission, specific to assessed needsEnsure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
Day to day
apply universal precautions in direct patient careDemonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
Day to day
administer medications accurately per ordered noteAccurately administer medications per ordered note.
Day to day
document accurate count of controlled substance administrationDocument accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
Day to day
complete admission and discharge processingComplete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
Day to day
maintain therapeutic rapport and professional boundaries with patientsExhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
Day to day
communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workersCommunicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.
Details
16-bed facilityNorthern Virginia Adolescent Treatment Center offers Residential Crisis Stabilization Services for adolescents ages 12-17 in a 16-bed facility.
The workplace
Northern Virginia Adolescent Treatment Center
Hiring organization
You would clock in as a PRN RN at the 16-bed house on Walney Road in Chantilly, where adolescents ages 12–17 come for residential crisis stabilization. Shifts run 12 hours — 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to…
Northern VA ATC is seeking an experienced RN to join the team!
Pay: $44 - $49 per hour
Based on experience and does not include
shift differentials
Location: Northern Virginia Adolescent Treatment Center, 4211 Walney Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151
Schedule
Night Shift Full Time
12 HOUR Shifts
7pm to 7:30 am
Northern Virginia Adolescent Treatment Center offers Residential Crisis Stabilization Services for adolescents ages 12-17 in a 16-bed facility.
At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
Responsibilities
Registered nurse essential functions
Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
Develop and implement nursing care plans.
Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.
Qualifications
Education/licensure/experience/skill requirements
Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
Neighborhoods+Chantilly's residential landscape spans leafy, established enclaves and newer master-planned developments. Established subdivisions like Franklin Farm, Chantilly Highlands, and Poplar Tree Estates feature mature tree canopies, extensive multi-use trail networks, and community pool amenities. Greenbriar offers mid-century suburban convenience near central shopping corridors, while South Riding extends westward with newer construction and extensive neighborhood parks. Westfields blends corporate campuses with modern low- and mid-rise apartment communities suited for professionals seeking low-maintenance living close to major commuter routes.
Chantilly's residential landscape spans leafy, established enclaves and newer master-planned developments. Established subdivisions like Franklin Farm, Chantilly Highlands, and Poplar Tree Estates feature mature tree canopies, extensive multi-use trail networks, and community pool amenities.
Greenbriar offers mid-century suburban convenience near central shopping corridors, while South Riding extends westward with newer construction and extensive neighborhood parks. Westfields blends corporate campuses with modern low- and mid-rise apartment communities suited for professionals seeking low-maintenance living close to major commuter routes.
Getting around+Chantilly is an auto-centric suburb oriented around major regional highways, including Route 50, Route 28, I-66, and the Fairfax County Parkway. These arteries provide road connectivity to medical centers and employment hubs across Fairfax, Reston, and Tysons, though drivers frequently encounter severe traffic congestion during morning and evening rush hours. Local public transit within Chantilly is minimal, but commuters can reach Washington Metro Silver Line stations via Route 28 or the Fairfax County Parkway, supplemented by regional commuter bus routes.
Chantilly is an auto-centric suburb oriented around major regional highways, including Route 50, Route 28, I-66, and the Fairfax County Parkway. These arteries provide road connectivity to medical centers and employment hubs across Fairfax, Reston, and Tysons, though drivers frequently encounter severe traffic congestion during morning and evening rush hours.
Local public transit within Chantilly is minimal, but commuters can reach Washington Metro Silver Line stations via Route 28 or the Fairfax County Parkway, supplemented by regional commuter bus routes.
Outdoors+Outdoor enthusiasts have access to expansive green spaces anchored by Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, which covers more than 650 acres of shaded natural-surface trails, stream valleys, and meadows off Route 28. Poplar Tree Park and Flatlick Stream Valley Park provide athletic fields, walking paths, and peaceful woodside buffers between neighborhoods. Nearby in Centreville, Bull Run Regional Park offers miles of hiking paths along Bull Run stream, while master-planned communities like Franklin Farm and South Riding feature extensive paved walking trails that loop through community ponds and open parks.
Outdoor enthusiasts have access to expansive green spaces anchored by Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, which covers more than 650 acres of shaded natural-surface trails, stream valleys, and meadows off Route 28. Poplar Tree Park and Flatlick Stream Valley Park provide athletic fields, walking paths, and peaceful woodside buffers between neighborhoods. Nearby in Centreville, Bull Run Regional Park offers miles of hiking paths along Bull Run stream, while master-planned communities like Franklin Farm and South Riding feature extensive paved walking trails that loop through community ponds and open parks.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Chantilly
Located in western Fairfax County along the Dulles Technology Corridor, Chantilly offers healthcare professionals a quiet, well-organized suburban home base within easy striking distance of major Northern Virginia medical networks. Positioned between Route 50, Route 28, and the Fairfax County Parkway, the community allows nurses to reach facilities in Reston, Tysons, and Fairfax, though shift workers must plan around significant rush-hour congestion on regional thoroughfares like I-66. Housing consists primarily of detached colonial homes in leafy neighborhoods like Franklin Farm, Poplar Tree Estates, and Chantilly Highlands, alongside modern garden apartments and townhomes near Westfields. While direct walkability is low and Metrorail access requires a short trip to Silver Line stations, Chantilly compensates with rich outdoor spaces. Nurses recovering from demanding hospital shifts can recharge on the wooded paths of the 650-acre Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, visit the world-class Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, or unwind on the patio at Ono Brewing Company. Chantilly trades dense urban excitement for neighborhood tranquility, reliable infrastructure, and strong community stability.
