Overnight LPN, Crisis Services

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Annual Salary: $51,253+$2.50/hr Shift Diff and $3,000 sign-on bonus

11:00 pm - 7:30 am, with rotating weekends

Join our dedicated team at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Crisis Services. 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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Crisis Services, you'll enjoy flexible scheduling options, ensuring a strong work-life balance while contributing to our mission of providing excellence in care.

You will receive 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.

About us

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 a mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

about the role

As a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Crisis Services at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you will play a key role in supporting our staff psychiatrist in prescribing, administering, and monitoring medications for clients. The residential treatment program is a 16-bed facility serving adults (18+) experiencing acute mental health or co-occurring substance use crises. It provides short-term stabilization in single-occupancy rooms. Your responsibilities will include conducting routine physical and mental health nursing assessments to ensure that each individual receives the appropriate treatment and medication support.

You'll provide supportive counseling, monitor medical needs, and, when necessary, administer methadone. You'll also conduct intake and follow-up interviews, complete physical assessments, perform drug and TB testing, and maintain detailed and accurate documentation. Your knowledge and attention to detail will help ensure the secure storage, handling, and disposal of medications, all while contributing to a safe, supportive, and high-quality care environment for our clients.

what you need to be successful

To qualify for this position, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Current and valid State Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse from the Virginia State Board of Nursing.
• One (1) year of experience in the administration of medication or a substance abuse treatment, psychiatric setting, or long-term care facility, including the dispensing of narcotic medication.
• A valid Virginia Driver's License is required, enabling you to fulfill various job responsibilities effectively.

Additionally, experience in substance abuse treatment, psychiatric care, or long-term care settings, particularly involving the dispensing of narcotic medications, is essential for success in this role. Strong 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.

Join our team today!

If 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!

**Current H-NNCSB staff are not eligible for the sign-on bonus

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.