Overnight LPN - BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board•Hampton, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) is hiring a dependable and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse for the overnight team at the BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center in Hampton. The facility provides care and support for adults with acute behavioral health and substance use needs. The LPN helps maintain patient safety, administer medications, assess health needs, and support consistent, quality care throughout the night. The schedule is 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with rotating weekends. The position offers an annual salary of $54,000 and a $2.50-per-hour shift differential for evening, overnight, and weekend hours. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered, subject to the stated eligibility restrictions.

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.
Successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test, and employment reference checks.

Responsibilities

Administer medications and provide direct nursing services to adults receiving behavioral health and substance use treatment, including controlled medications and methadone as applicable.
Conduct nursing assessments, patient intakes, follow-up evaluations, and other clinical interviews to identify and address individual care needs.
Oversee medication handling, including ordering, inventory, secure storage, medication counts, and required records.
Coordinate with medical providers, psychiatrists, and other treatment professionals about patient needs, changes in condition, and appropriate care.
Document nursing services and clinical observations.
Help maintain a structured, safe, and supportive treatment setting.