Weekend Nurse - LPN

Job Description

Job Description

Psychiatric Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Hourly Pay: $25.13/hr

Shift Differential: $2.50/hour for evening, overnight, and weekend shifts

4:30 am - 11:00 am, Weekends and Holidays

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 $25.13 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.

Apply now and take the next step in your nursing career with 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 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.

To excel in this role at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you must graduate from an accredited LPN nursing school with at least one year of relevant experience. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in medication administration, preferably in substance abuse treatment, psychiatric settings, or long-term care facilities involving narcotic medications. As an LPN in our opioid treatment program, you should possess excellent assessment skills to evaluate both physical and mental health needs.

Proficiency in dispensing medications and monitoring clients' responses is essential. Additionally, providing supportive counseling and maintaining detailed documentation is vital for this position. If you are a compassionate and dedicated LPN looking to utilize your skills in a rewarding healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply for this impactful role.

To excel in the role of a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the HRC program at the Hampton - Newport News Community Services Board, candidates must possess specific qualifications and essential skills.

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

• 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.

We'd love to have you on our team if you have these qualities and meet the basic job requirements. 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.