Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

Western Tidewater Community Service Board welcomes you to join our team!

At WTCSB our mission is to provide a coordinated system of quality recovery-oriented care in Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Substance Abuse Services to the citizens of the cities of Franklin and Suffolk and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton. We continually strive to value staff, support diversity, and promote excellence and personal choice in the provision of consumer care.

We are seeking Full-Time LPN positions for various programs throughout our organization:

• Children's Crisis Stabilization Unit/Bridges-Everts Rd. in Windsor, VA
• Residential Programs-Jefferson St. in Suffolk, VA
• Assisted Living Facility-E. Washington St. in Suffolk, VA
• Memory Care Unit-E. Washington St. in Suffolk, VA
• Region V Crisis Receiving Center-Godwin Blvd in Suffolk, VA
• Traumatic Brain Injury/BIRST-E. Washington St. in Suffolk, VA
• Crisis Therapeutic Home-Big Bethel in Hampton, VA

Our Agency offers employees:

• Opportunities for growth 
• Reimbursement for Licensure and Certification fees 
• Internship opportunities 
• Supervision at no cost 
• Interdisciplinary team support 
• Opportunities to work overtime 
• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave 
• Paid Holidays 

 
Mental Health and/or ID/DD experience is preferred for this position.

Responsibilities and Duties for LPN:

• Implementing and maintaining Individual Service Plans.
• Conducting ongoing physical and mental assessments.
• Maintaining accurate consumer records, monitoring consumer safety.
• Supervising and monitoring individual medical treatment programs.
• Administration and delivery of consumers’ prescribed medication as needed.
• Monitoring and education regarding medication compliance and side effects.
• Assessing consumer’s vital signs, height, weight, medication compliance, possible side effects, and obtaining AIMS score or laboratory tests as ordered by a physician.
• Completing PA (prior authorizations) and patient assistance for consumer’s psychiatric medication needs.
• Compliance with agency policies and procedures, and adherence to all relevant local, state, and federal legal and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications and Skills for LPN:

• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program.
• Current Virginia unrestricted LPN License or Current Unrestricted LPN License from a Nurse Licensure Compact State.
• 1-year LPN work experience in a mental health program and/or residential setting.
• 1-Year LPN work experience involving individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable DMV record.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Preferred: Experience using Electronic medical records; basic knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare Regulations.

Benefits for Full-Time LPN:

• Health Insurance/Life Insurance
• Virginia Retirement System plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Vacation/Sick leave/Holiday pay
• Legal Resources 
• VA529-Tuition Savings
• Critical & Accidental Insurance
• Tuition discount-South University
• Aflac 
• Working Advantage – shopping discount

To Apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume via ZipRecruiter, Better Team, or Indeed, or on our job board at   ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. WTCSB is a drug, alcohol & smoke-free workplace. 

Visit our website, for more information or email View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

WTCSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer