Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Crisis Services
About The Position
Join our dedicated team at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Crisis Services. This exciting role allows you to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals seeking mental health support. Working onsite, you'll collaborate closely with a team of compassionate professionals, fostering a healthy working environment that prioritizes safety and integrity. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Crisis Services, you'll enjoy flexible scheduling options, ensuring a strong work-life balance while contributing to our mission of providing excellence in care. As a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Crisis Services at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you will play a key role in supporting our staff psychiatrist in prescribing, administering, and monitoring medications for clients. The residential treatment program is a 16-bed facility serving adults (18+) experiencing acute mental health or co-occurring substance use crises. It provides short-term stabilization in single-occupancy rooms. Your responsibilities will include conducting routine physical and mental health nursing assessments to ensure that each individual receives the appropriate treatment and medication support. You'll provide supportive counseling, monitor medical needs, and, when necessary, administer methadone. You'll also conduct intake and follow-up interviews, complete physical assessments, perform drug and TB testing, and maintain detailed and accurate documentation. Your knowledge and attention to detail will help ensure the secure storage, handling, and disposal of medications, all while contributing to a safe, supportive, and high-quality care environment for our clients.
Requirements
- Current and valid State Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse from the Virginia State Board of Nursing.
- One (1) year of experience in the administration of medication or a substance abuse treatment, psychiatric setting, or long-term care facility, including the dispensing of narcotic medication.
- A valid Virginia Driver's License is required.
- Experience in substance abuse treatment, psychiatric care, or long-term care settings, particularly involving the dispensing of narcotic medications, is essential.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use relevant software and tools.
Responsibilities
- Prescribing, administering, and monitoring medications for clients.
- Conducting routine physical and mental health nursing assessments.
- Providing supportive counseling.
- Monitoring medical needs.
- Administering methadone when necessary.
- Conducting intake and follow-up interviews.
- Completing physical assessments.
- Performing drug and TB testing.
- Maintaining detailed and accurate documentation.
- Ensuring the secure storage, handling, and disposal of medications.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Discounts
- Virginia Retirement System
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
