Licensed Practical Nurse (Full Time, 0.9 Day)

Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate‑access behavioral health crisis care. Founded by emergency‑room psychiatrists, the physician‑led, data‑driven model delivers medical and recovery‑oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community resources. The organization is recognized as a national best practice and is committed to improving access, inspiring hope, and providing the right support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive care focusing on medication administration, documentation, transcribing provider orders, and continuous assessments.
• Gather detailed behavioral and physical health data—including substance‑use history—and accurately document observed behaviors and interventions.
• Educate individuals and families about behavioral‑health diagnoses and medications during admission and discharge to enhance treatment adherence.
• Contribute data for nursing assessments, ongoing re‑assessment, and health history under direct RN supervision.
• Collaborate with the RN on the individual’s care plan, reporting blood‑glucose levels, CIWA/CINA scores, and breathalyzer results.
• Transcribe provider orders and administer medications as prescribed.
• Coordinate medication consent forms and perform chart checks, acting as a secondary verifier for prescribed medications.
• Ensure accurate medication reconciliation and proper storage.
• Draw labs and provide wound care as ordered by providers.
• Accurately record all medications brought in by individuals.
• Assist Behavioral Health Specialists in managing the milieu and gathering information related to psychopharmacological and physiological needs for youth and adults.
• Provide education on physical health, psychiatric diagnoses, treatment options, and psychopharmacology to individuals, families, and care teams.
• Use verbal interventions to defuse potentially dangerous or out‑of‑control behaviors in both youth and adult populations.
• Demonstrate therapeutic intervention techniques and understand safety‑related roles and responsibilities.
• Administer emergency medications during seclusion/restraint processes under RN supervision.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of psychotropic medications and their applications.
• Perform any other duties as assigned to support the team and individuals in care.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Unrestricted, active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license through the Virginia Board of Nursing or multistate licensure privilege.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in psychiatric, behavioral health, or a related field.
• Ability to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques.
• Compliance with the company’s mandatory vaccination policy (fully vaccinated or exempt per company process).
• State of Virginia fingerprint clearance.
• Pass Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (VA DBHDS) background check.
• Pass Virginia Department of Social Services (VA DSS) background investigation.
• Physical ability to safely perform interventions (standing, pivoting, reaching, kneeling, lowering to the floor, supporting another person’s weight), lift/push/pull/carry up to 50 lb occasionally, and tolerate prolonged walking and standing in a fast‑paced environment.
• Comfort working with individuals who may exhibit agitation, aggression, or unpredictable behavior.
• Knowledge of EHR systems (preferred).
• QMHP credential (preferred).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity) for employees and their families.
• Company‑paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance options for employees and families.
• Health Savings Accounts with employer contributions of $1,000–$2,000 (depending on plan).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care).
• 401(k) company match after 6 months (50 % of employee deferrals up to 6 % of compensation).
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually plus 12 recognized company holidays.
• Company‑paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential emotional, work‑life, financial, and legal support.
• Automatic enrollment in the 401(k) plan after 90 days of employment.
• Full‑time positions only.

Pay

Virginia pay range: $30 – $40 USD per hour.

• Shift differential: +$2/hr for Monday‑Thursday nights.
• Shift differential: +$6/hr for Friday‑Sunday nights.
• Shift differential: +$2/hr for Saturday‑Sunday days.