Nurse - LPN Part-Time - HRC

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board • Hampton, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Part-time LPN in Newport News, VA. As an LPN with us, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our clients. Your empathetic nature and dedication to our clients will be highly valued in our professional and team-oriented environment. At a competitive pay rate of $24.64 per hour, you can showcase your excellence in providing top-notch care while upholding the highest standards of integrity and safety. This onsite position offers a unique chance to be part of a premier provider of Family & Youth Services, where your skills and passion for service will shine. Embrace a rewarding opportunity where your expertise is truly appreciated. Since 1971, the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of high-quality, essential, and community-based services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders. Join our team at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as an LPN specializing in opioid treatment at our Hampton Roads Clinic. Be part of providing crucial outpatient treatment for adults with opioid dependence, offering comprehensive care, including medication management and psycho-social services. Collaborate with our dedicated team to support clients in their recovery journey, conducting assessments, administering medications, and providing counseling. Your role will involve assisting the staff psychiatrist in medication management, ensuring the well-being of clients, and maintaining accurate records. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals battling opioid addiction and thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment, we invite you to apply for this fulfilling opportunity.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited LPN nursing school.
• At least one year of relevant experience.
• Strong background in medication administration, preferably in substance abuse treatment, psychiatric settings, or long-term care facilities involving narcotic medications.
• Excellent assessment skills to evaluate both physical and mental health needs.
• Proficiency in dispensing medications and monitoring clients' responses.
• Ability to provide supportive counseling.
• Ability to maintain detailed documentation.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the Virginia State Board of Nursing.
• One (1) year of experience in medication administration in a substance abuse treatment, psychiatric setting, or long-term care facility including the dispensing of narcotic medication.

Responsibilities

• Providing crucial outpatient treatment for adults with opioid dependence.
• Offering comprehensive care, including medication management and psycho-social services.
• Collaborating with the team to support clients in their recovery journey.
• Conducting assessments.
• Administering medications.
• Providing counseling.
• Assisting the staff psychiatrist in medication management.
• Ensuring the well-being of clients.
• Maintaining accurate records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees