Evening LPN - BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center

Join our dedicated team at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Full-Time Psych Care LPN in beautiful Hampton, VA! This exciting role allows you to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals seeking mental health support. Working onsite, you'll collaborate closely with a team of compassionate professionals, fostering a healthy working environment that prioritizes safety and integrity. As a Psych Nurse, you’ll enjoy flexible scheduling options, ensuring a strong work-life balance while contributing to our mission of providing excellence in care.nWith a competitive salary of $51,253, this is your chance to excel in your nursing career! You can get great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and the Virginia Retirement System. Seize this opportunity to work in a customer-focused environment where your skills as an LPN will shine. Join us and be part of a premier provider making a difference every day!nHampton-Newport News Community Services Board: What drives usnSince 1971, 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 a mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.nWhat would you do as a Psych Care, LPNnAs a Full-Time Psych Care LPN at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you'll play a vital role in supporting the staff psychiatrist by assisting in the prescription, administration, and monitoring of client medications. Your responsibilities will include performing routine physical and mental health nursing assessments, ensuring clients receive the appropriate medications and medically-based treatment services. As a skilled Psych Nurse, you will provide supportive counseling, monitor clients' medical needs, and even administer methadone when necessary.nYou will also conduct client medical intake and follow-up interviews, perform physical assessments, and maintain thorough documentation of all actions, including drug testing and T.B. testing. With a strong emphasis on safety and excellence, your expertise in securing, storing, and disposing of medications will be essential in fostering a healthy working environment while making a meaningful difference in our clients’ lives.nRequirements for this Psych Care, LPN jobnTo excel as a Full-Time Psych Care LPN at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, a strong foundation in nursing is essential. Graduates from an accredited LPN school with at least one year of experience in medication administration are ideal candidates. Experience in a substance abuse treatment, psychiatric setting, or long-term care facility, particularly involving the dispensing of narcotic medication, is crucial for success in this role. Furthermore, possessing a current and valid Virginia State Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse from the Virginia State Board of Nursing is a must. A valid Virginia Driver’s License is also required, enabling you to fulfill various job responsibilities effectively.nStrong communication and interpersonal skills will be key, as you will provide supportive counseling to clients while conducting thorough assessments. Your ability to use relevant software and tools will contribute to maintaining accurate records, ensuring a seamless operation in our commitment to quality care.nKnowledge and skills required for the position are: nnGraduate of an accredited LPN school of nursing with one year of experience in the administration of medication or in a substance abuse treatment psychiatric setting or long-term care facility including the dispensing of narcotic medication.nCurrent and valid State Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse from the Virginia State Board of Nursing.nValid Virginia Driver’s License.nnJoin our team today!nIf you have these qualities and meet the basic job requirements, we'd love to have you on our team. Apply now using our online application!