Registered Nurse (Psychiatry)

Registered Nurse (Psychiatry) – Outpatient Mental Health Clinic 

Location:  Fairfax, VA

Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week | No Sundays
Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience

Deliver infusion-based psychiatric care in a supportive outpatient setting focused on patient safety, comfort, and balance. 
This role is well suited for RNs with strong IV skills who value meaningful patient interaction and a calm clinical environment. 

About the Role 

• Provide psychiatric infusion care in an outpatient clinic setting 

• Monitor patients closely to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate treatment 

• Support a patient-centered experience throughout each visit 

Key Responsibilities 

• Administer ketamine infusions via IV while following established protocols 

• Monitor patient responses and provide reassurance throughout treatment 

• Educate patients and families on the infusion process and expectations 

• Maintain thorough, compliant clinical documentation 

• Follow medication safety, sterile technique, and infection control standards 

• Assist with telehealth support when not administering infusions 

• Remain flexible and collaborate with team members as needed 

Requirements (Must-Haves) 

• Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license 

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program 

• Strong IV placement and management skills 

• Knowledge of medications, sterile techniques, and infection control 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to adapt in a collaborative outpatient clinical environment 

Nice-to-Haves 

• Experience in psychiatric, infusion, or outpatient nursing 

• Background in behavioral health, wellness, or recovery-focused care 

• Comfort supporting patients through emotional or vulnerable moments 

Pay & Benefits 

• Competitive pay based on experience 

• Three 12-hour shifts per week with alternating Saturdays with no Sundays 

• 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio in an outpatient clinic 

• 90% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families 

• 401(k) retirement plan 

• 10 PTO days (15 after first year) + 10 paid holidays 

• Employee referral program 

About Serenity Healthcare 

Serenity Healthcare provides advanced, evidence-based psychiatric treatments for individuals who have not found relief through traditional care. Through innovative outpatient services and a compassionate, patient-first approach, we help people take back their lives. 

Serenity Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening. 

In accordance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act this position pay ranges $34-37 hourly BOE