Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Crisis Services
About The Position
Join our dedicated team at 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. With a competitive salary of $51,253, this is your chance to excel in your nursing career! You can get great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and the Virginia Retirement System. Seize this opportunity to work in a customer-focused environment where your skills as an LPN will shine. Join us and be part of a premier provider making a difference every day! As a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Crisis Services at 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. 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 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 also required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Your ability to use relevant software and tools
Responsibilities
- supporting our staff psychiatrist in prescribing, administering, and monitoring medications for clients
- conducting routine physical and mental health nursing assessments
- provide supportive counseling
- monitor medical needs
- administer methadone
- conduct intake and follow-up interviews
- complete physical assessments
- perform drug and TB testing
- maintain detailed and accurate documentation
- ensure 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
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
