Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Partners In Recovery

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Partners in Recovery

Annual Salary: $51,253 + $3,000 Sign-on Bonus

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Join our dynamic team at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in our Partners in Recovery program. This onsite position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals navigating mental health challenges. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will work collaboratively in a supportive environment, emphasizing excellence and empathetic care.

Our commitment to integrity ensures that you will always feel valued and respected in your role. Enjoy competitive pay, reflecting your expertise and dedication as an LPN. The day-time position offers a strong work-life balance, this role is perfect for those seeking a rewarding career in health care.

You will be provided great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and Virginia Retirement System (VRS). If you are ready to take the next step in your professional journey and contribute to a premier provider of community services in Hampton, VA, apply today!

Since 1971, Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided the highest quality of behavioral health services to residents of the cities of Hampton and Newport News, Virginia, offering a comprehensive array of programs for both children and adults living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders.

As a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Partners in Recovery program at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you will play a vital role in assisting our staff psychiatrist with the prescription, administration, and monitoring of client medications. Your responsibilities will include performing routine physical and mental health nursing assessments, administering prescribed medications, and providing supportive counseling to enhance our clients' recovery journey. With a thorough knowledge of the characteristics and precautions associated with methadone administration, you will also monitor clients' medical needs and conduct drug testing and other medical screenings. Your expertise will ensure compliance with regulations regarding controlled substances, while your ability to maintain accurate client medical records will facilitate effective treatment outcomes.

Join us in providing comprehensive outpatient counseling, medication management, and medication-assisted treatment services tailored to adults experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

To excel as a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) within the Partners in Recovery program, you must possess a combination of technical skills and interpersonal abilities. Your knowledge of medications commonly prescribed in mental health and substance abuse treatment is critical, along with a strong understanding of supportive counseling practices and the behavioral characteristics of individuals facing these challenges. Proficiency in maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring compliance with regulations related to controlled substances will be essential.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Graduate 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.
• Valid Driver's License

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board