Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Child & Adolescent Outpatient
About the role
Make a Difference in the Lives of Children & Adolescents The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) is seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Child & Adolescent Outpatient team in Hampton. In this role, you'll provide nursing support to children and adolescents receiving behavioral health services and medication management. You'll work closely with psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, families, and other members of the treatment team to promote safe, coordinated, and person-centered care.
Responsibilities
- Support psychiatrists with medication management and treatment planning.
- Administer, monitor, order, and dispense medications while maintaining medication safety and security.
- Complete medical intakes, vital signs, and routine physical and mental health assessments.
- Monitor clients for medication effectiveness, side effects, and changes in condition.
- Provide medication education and supportive communication to children, adolescents, and families.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, medication records, and required reports.
- Manage medication inventory and ensure proper storage and security.
- Coordinate medical appointments, follow-up care, and communication with the treatment team.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program with a current, active Virginia LPN license with the Virginia Board of Nursing.
- One (1) year of experience administering medications in a psychiatric, behavioral health, substance use treatment, long-term care, or related healthcare setting.
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.
Current H-NNCSB employees are not eligible for sign-on bonus.
Benefits
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Annual and Sick Leave
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- and more
Pay
Annual Salary: $52,278
Sign-on Bonus: $3,000
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm (until 7:00 pm one day per week)