Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Pool/PRN)

Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate‑access behavioral health crisis care. The physician‑led, data‑driven model combines medical and recovery‑oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community‑based resources for ongoing recovery. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, the organization serves hundreds of thousands of individuals, guided by values of acceptance, hope, intentionality, teamwork, and innovation.

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 record 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 care plans, reporting blood glucose levels, CIWA/CINA scores, and breathalyzer results.
• Transcribe provider orders, administer prescribed medications, and coordinate medication consent forms.
• Perform chart checks, act as secondary verifier for prescribed medications, and ensure accurate medication reconciliation and 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 dangerous or out‑of‑control behaviors in 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 assigned to support the team and individuals in care.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Nursing Program.
• Unrestricted, active Licensed Practical Nurse license through the Virginia Board of Nursing or multistate licensure privilege.
• Minimum 2 years 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 (full vaccination or approved exemption).
• Virginia fingerprint clearance.
• Pass Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (VA DBHDS) background check.
• Pass Virginia Department of Social Services (VA DSS) Office of Background Investigations – Central Registry Search.
• Physical ability to safely perform interventions (standing, pivoting, reaching, kneeling, lowering to the floor, supporting another person’s weight), lift/push/pull up to 50 lb occasionally, and tolerate prolonged walking, standing, and observation in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of electronic health record (EHR) systems (preferred).
• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) credential (preferred).

Pay

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

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

Benefits

Full‑time only position.

• Comprehensive health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity) for employees and families.
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability coverage paid by CHS.
• Voluntary life insurance options for employees and families.
• Health Savings Accounts with $1,000–$2,000 employer contribution (plan‑dependent).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care).
• 401(k) company match after 6 months (50 % of deferrals up to 6 % of compensation).
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 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.