LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse (Mental Health)

National Capital Treatment and Recovery•Arlington, VA

7d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Summary: National Capital Treatment & Recovery—formerly known as Phoenix House—is a respected nonprofit behavioral health organization with over 60 years of service offering residential and outpatient care for people with substance use disorders. We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Adult Men's Residential Treatment Program in Arlington, VA. Please note: There is a required training and orientation period when you first start working where attendance and completion of all trainings will be mandatory to remain employed. Please ensure if you are interested in this position that you have the availability to commit to this. Part -Time Schedule Needed: PRN (working as-needed, picking up at least 3 shifts per month to remain active) Every Sunday 8am-4pm Every Other Sat & Sun 4pm-12:30am Sun 12am-8am Pay: $30-35 an hour- with an opportunity to earn more based on experience, degrees, and other relevant qualifications. THE PROGRAM: The program is a 64-bed residential program that offers medically monitored and clinically managed intensive residential treatment services for adult men with substance use and co-occurring disorders. This intensive residential program helps break the cycle of drug and alcohol abuse and equips men with the tools needed to be successful at the next appropriate level of care. As an LPN on our team, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, person-centered care during one of the most critical phases of treatment. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team—providing medical support, monitoring withdrawal symptoms, administering medications, and helping clients stabilize in a supportive, structured environment. If you're passionate about making a difference, value a trauma-informed and team-oriented workplace, and want to be part of a mission-driven organization committed to changing lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

Currently licensed in Virginia as an LPN
Minimum of two years experience in addictions/psychiatric nursing
Skill in implementing nursing protocol.
Skill in patient assessment.
Ability to carry out instruction and accurately document medical information.
Ability to work and communicate with others.
Ability to develop rapport with variety of client populations
Ability to apply organizational management skills and maintain self and resident discipline.
Ability to prepare and maintain required documentation.
Ability to comply with state and federal regulations regarding confidentiality.
Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with residents.

Responsibilities

Provide general nursing care services within the legal scope of nursing practice and standards developed by the profession, Nurse Practice Act, and regulatory agencies
Use professional nursing processes, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, while carrying out nursing responsibilities
Communicate health care needs of clients to appropriate supervising staff
Respond to emergency health care needs of the clients
Monitors client supervision
Maintain adherence to posted schedule
Facilitates residential community groups as scheduled or as needed to resolve community issues
Meets regularly with Residential Structure to ensure smooth operations of facility and RCS
Supervise house checks on a regular and random basis
Coordinate shift turnover to ensure smooth transitions and dissemination of appropriate information to the next shift
Liaison for communication of clinical information between staff
Perform health screenings of clients
Collect and record data specific to the health status of clients
Assist in monitoring special programs such as infection control and medication management
Provides health care instruction and information to clients relating to the promotion of health and wellness.
Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings as required
Responsible for maintaining ethical standards and continued professional growth, including
Abide by Program and NCTR policy and procedures
Ensure all CARF standards are instituted and maintained
Promote, in public and private contacts, the quality standards and ethical practices of NCTR staff.
Continue professional growth by attending workshops, trainings and staff in-service trainings to increase skill and knowledge and to set appropriate example for staff
Maintain current licensure/certification including FEAR, CPR, First Aid, and Medication Management
Maintain professional boundaries with staff and clients