Psychiatric Care, LPN
Psychiatric Care, LPN
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Nurse Psychiatric Care LPN
Annual Salary: $51253
Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 pm - 7:30 am
Join our dedicated team at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Full-Time Psychiatric 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 youll collaborate closely with a team of compassionate professionals fostering a healthy working environment that prioritizes safety and integrity. As a Psych. Nurse youll enjoy flexible scheduling options ensuring a strong work-life balance while contributing to our mission of providing excellence in care.
With a competitive salary of $51253 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!
Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board: What drives us
Since 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.
What would you do as a Psych Care LPN
As a Full-Time Psych. Care LPN at 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. Your responsibilities will include conducting routine physical and mental health nursing assessments to ensure that each individual receives the appropriate treatment and medication support.
Youll provide supportive counseling monitor medical needs and when necessary administer methadone. Youll 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.
Requirements for this Psych Care LPN job
To excel as a Full-Time Psychiatric Care LPN at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board candidates must hold a current and valid Virginia State Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) issued by the Virginia State Board of Nursing. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in medication administration. 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. A valid Virginia Drivers License is also required enabling you to fulfill various job responsibilities effectively.
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.
Knowledge and skills required for the position are:
- Current and valid State Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse from the Virginia State Board of Nursing.
- 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.
- Valid Virginia Drivers License
Join our team today!
If you have these qualities and meet the basic job requirements wed love to have you on our team. Apply now using our online application!
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
