Licensed Practical Nurse (Part Time, 0.3 Day)

About the Role

Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate‑access behavioral health crisis care. The organization combines medical and recovery‑oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community‑based resources for ongoing recovery. Founded by emergency‑room psychiatrists, the model is physician‑led, data‑driven, and recognized as a national best practice by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. The team values safe, respectful spaces, hope, intentionality, teamwork, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document medications, transcribe provider orders, and perform continuous assessments.
• Gather detailed behavioral and physical health data, including substance‑use history, and document observed behaviors and interventions.
• Educate individuals and families about behavioral health diagnoses and medications during admission and discharge.
• Contribute data for nursing assessments, ongoing re‑assessment, and health history under RN supervision.
• Collaborate with the RN on care plans, reporting blood glucose, CIWA/CINA scores, and breathalyzer results.
• Transcribe provider orders, administer medications, obtain medication consent forms, perform chart checks, act as secondary verifier, and ensure medication reconciliation and storage.
• Draw labs, provide wound care as ordered, and 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 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.
• Mandatory vaccination policy: fully vaccinated with documentation or approved exemption.
• State of Virginia fingerprint clearance.
• Pass Virginia DBHDS background check and Virginia DSS Central Registry search.
• Physical ability to safely perform interventions (standing, pivoting, reaching, kneeling, lowering, supporting another’s weight), lift/push/pull/carry up to 50 lb occasionally, and tolerate prolonged walking, standing, and observation in a fast‑paced environment.
• Comfort working with individuals who may exhibit agitation, aggression, or unpredictable behavior.
• Preferred: Knowledge of EHR systems and QMHP credential.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity) for employees and families.
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability coverage paid by the company.
• Voluntary life insurance options for employees and families.
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution of $1,000–$2,000 depending on plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care).
• 401(k) with 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, legal, and online support.
• Automatic enrollment in 401(k) after 90 days of employment.

Pay

• Base hourly rate range in Virginia: $30 – $40 USD.
• Shift differentials: +$2/hr for Monday‑Thursday nights, +$6/hr for Friday‑Sunday nights, +$2/hr for Saturday‑Sunday days.