LPN, 2nd Shift Monday-Friday

DHRM • Staunton, VA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Western State Hospital is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for a Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM shift. This role offers a consistent weekday schedule with no weekends or mandatory overtime, and a shift differential for the 2nd shift. Join a dedicated team providing high-quality patient care in a safe, therapeutic environment at a state psychiatric facility that operates 24/7. This is a great opportunity to work consistent weekday hours while making a meaningful impact. Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), has been a leader in psychiatric treatment since 1828. WSH is a 302-bed Joint Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. The hospital serves adults with serious mental health needs and is nationally recognized for its Psychosocial Rehabilitation “Learning” programs. WSH provides a modern clinical setting and a therapeutic environment for patients, supported by highly qualified staff.

Requirements

• Current Virginia or Compact LPN licensure (or eligibility).
• Knowledge of mental illness, treatment modalities, and safe medication administration.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, and implement nursing care plans.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to delegate, supervise, and guide nursing staff.
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, and sign) and ability to work collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge and application of recovery-oriented and trauma‑informed care principles.
• Ability to work overtime or extended shifts in a 24/7 psychiatric hospital when required.
• Completion of all mandatory annual competencies, including TOVA III with physical restraints.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers (AHA).

Nice To Haves

• Psych Nursing experience
• Veteran or Veteran Spouse
• Bilingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a safe, therapeutic environment for a specific patient population in a 24/7 psychiatric hospital that conforms to care and treatment policies and procedures and demonstrates knowledge of population specific needs and competencies.
• Provide quality care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Provide work direction to PNA staff, under supervision of an RN.
• Maintain accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
• Create healthy interpersonal interactions on adult acute admissions unit, geriatric unit, and extended rehabilitation service unit.
• Observe and report feedback regarding interventions, treatments, behaviors, physical and emotional wellbeing, and other situations.
• Document and communicate.
• Use specialized training for promoting mental wellness recovery.
• Prioritize time to meet patient’s needs and provide direct patient care duties as assigned and when finished with medication administration.
• Implement all individual treatment plans as written.
• Administer medications, does treatments, and reports and documents patient education and response according to policy and procedure.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully using written, verbal, and electronic methods while following the chain of command.
• Demonstrate openness to feedback by listening, asking clarifying questions, and applying suggestions.
• Provide direct patient care by assessing needs, implementing treatment plans, and prioritizing care tasks.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately, follow medication policies 100% of the time, and document education, responses, and any errors.
• Deliver patient care using recovery-oriented and trauma-informed principles.
• Support unit milieu management by applying TOVA principles, assisting the RN, and guiding PCTs in daily care needs.
• Participate in psychosocial rehabilitation malls and maintain medication room supplies, equipment checks, and documentation per policy.
• Utilize the Electronic Health Record effectively and provide patient medication information under RN supervision.
• Complete all required in-services, annual competencies, and training in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate reliability by following attendance policies, flexing schedules as needed, assisting coworkers, responding to duress alarms, and completing assignments thoroughly.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Retirement with cash match
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid time off (annual, sick, family/personal, and community service)
• Life insurance
• Potential eligibility for the Virginia Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program (BH-LRP), subject to program criteria and restrictions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree