Overnight LPN - Crisis Receiving Center

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board•Hampton, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board's BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center is dedicated to serving individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. The center provides a comprehensive range of urgent behavioral health services, including crisis intervention, therapy, medication management, and suicide prevention services. Unlike traditional emergency departments, the facility is designed to offer a calm, therapeutic environment that promotes stabilization, recovery, and compassionate care. Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board is hiring an overnight LPN to work at the BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center in Hampton, VA. This position supports safe, accurate medication services for adults receiving behavioral health and substance use treatment, partnering closely with the clinic psychiatrist and care team.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited LPN nursing program
One year of medication administration experience in substance abuse treatment, psychiatric care, or long-term care (including dispensing narcotic medication)

Responsibilities

Medication ordering/dispensing, administration and documentation (including controlled substances and methadone when applicable)
Routine physical and mental health nursing assessments
Supportive counseling during care encounters
Intake and follow-up interviews
Maintaining inventories
Completing required records and reports
Reviewing handoff notes, MARs, and any new or time-sensitive orders
Prioritizing medication passes and monitoring needs for the shift
Coordinating with the on-call provider as needed
Answering routine medication questions
Keeping documentation current
Checking in with clients to support comfort and stability
Completing brief reassessments
Updating charts after any status changes
Reconciling medication counts
Confirming secure storage of medications
Preparing medication-related paperwork