Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Adult Outpatient Services

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board•Hampton, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for its Adult Comprehensive Outpatient Services program in Hampton, Virginia. The LPN provides nursing support to adults experiencing mental health and substance use challenges as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, psychologists, and other professionals. The role focuses on safe, compassionate, quality care in a community-based setting and supports clients’ individualized treatment goals.

Requirements

Hold a current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the Virginia State Board of Nursing.
Have at least one year of experience administering medications in a psychiatric, substance use treatment, or long-term care setting.
Have experience dispensing and administering controlled or narcotic medications.
Successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test, and employment reference checks.

Responsibilities

Assist the staff psychiatrist and treatment team with medication management.
Administer and document medications in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Conduct health screenings and nursing assessments.
Monitor clients for medication effectiveness, side effects, and changes in health status.
Provide health education and supportive nursing interventions.
Communicate important health and medication information to members of the treatment team.
Maintain accurate and timely medical and nursing documentation.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support individualized treatment goals.
Provide respectful, person-centered care to individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.