LPN, 2nd Shift Monday-Friday

About the Role

Western State Hospital, a leader in psychiatric treatment since 1828, is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for a Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM shift. This role offers a consistent weekday schedule, no weekends, and no mandatory overtime, along with a $3.50/hr shift differential for 2nd shift weekdays. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, Western State Hospital is a 302-bed Joint Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility serving adults with serious mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a safe, therapeutic environment for a specific patient population in a 24/7 psychiatric hospital.
• Administer medications, treatments, and document patient education and responses according to policy and procedure.
• Implement individual treatment plans as written and prioritize patient care tasks.
• Maintain accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment, including creating healthy interpersonal interactions on various units.
• Observe and report feedback regarding interventions, treatments, behaviors, and patient well-being.
• Support unit milieu management by applying TOVA principles and assisting the RN.
• Participate in psychosocial rehabilitation activities and maintain medication room supplies and equipment.
• Utilize the Electronic Health Record effectively and provide patient medication information under RN supervision.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia or Compact LPN licensure (or eligibility).
• Knowledge of mental illness, treatment modalities, and safe medication administration.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, and implement nursing care plans.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to delegate, supervise, and guide nursing staff.
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, and sign) and ability to work collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge and application of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care principles.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers (AHA).

Skills

• Ability to work overtime or extended shifts in a 24/7 psychiatric hospital when required.
• Completion of all mandatory annual competencies, including TOVA III with physical restraints.
• Proficiency in using Electronic Health Records.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Retirement with cash match.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Paid time off (annual, sick, family/personal, and community service).
• Life insurance.
• Potential eligibility for the Virginia Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program (BH-LRP), subject to program criteria and restrictions.
• Up to $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Pay

Salary range is a minimum of $53,564 up to a maximum of $73,918.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, with no weekends and no mandatory overtime.

Additional Considerations

• Psych Nursing experience.
• Veteran or Veteran Spouse.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Western State Hospital is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process.