Nurse LPN
About The Position
Pyramid Healthcare is hiring an LPN for its New River Valley Inpatient facility in Radford, Virginia. The nurse provides care to individuals receiving treatment for substance use disorders and behavioral health concerns, working with physicians, nurse practitioners, and an interdisciplinary treatment team to support clients throughout recovery. The position focuses on medication administration, clinical assessments, withdrawal monitoring, and behavioral health nursing in an inpatient setting. The role has minimal physical demands compared with traditional hospital nursing: clients are independent with personal hygiene, bathing, and feeding; the position does not involve IVs, ports, midlines, catheters, blood draws, or heavy lifting. Blood draws are provided by a contracted national laboratory. The facility uses electronic Medication Administration Records (eMAR). The stated schedule is 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, and pay is $24–$29 per hour.
Requirements
- Hold a current, active LPN license in Virginia.
- Be a compassionate, dependable, and clinically minded nursing professional.
- Have strong communication and observation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, addiction recovery, or withdrawal management is a plus.
- New graduates and nurses transitioning into behavioral health are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Complete nursing assessments, screenings, admissions, observations, and clinical documentation.
- Administer medications and monitor their effectiveness, side effects, and client responses.
- Monitor withdrawal symptoms and support appropriate protocols, including CIWA and COWS.
- Observe changes in client condition and communicate concerns to medical providers and the treatment team.
- Provide medication education, health education, and nursing support to clients and families.
- Assist medical providers with assessments, medication management, and treatment planning.
- Maintain medications, equipment, supplies, and documentation in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote continuity of care and positive treatment outcomes.
Benefits
- No-cost virtual urgent care, primary care, and mental health visits through First Stop Health for eligible employees.
- Optional UKG Wallet access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time positions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for full-time positions.
- Life insurance for full-time positions.
- Paid time off for full-time positions.
- 401(k) with company match for full-time positions.
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time positions.
- Employee recognition programs for full-time positions.
- Referral bonus opportunities for full-time positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
