LPN Part Time

Western State Hospital (WSH) is seeking part-time Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for 1st and 2nd shift positions. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality patient care in a safe, therapeutic environment at a 24/7 state psychiatric facility.

About the role

Successful candidates must be available to work 4, 8, or 12-hour shifts on weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Monday) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., 7 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Part-time LPNs are required to work a minimum of 64 hours per month. Additionally, they must work 4 hours on either Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day, as well as 4 hours on another holiday, such as the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, or New Year’s Day.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a safe, therapeutic environment for a specific patient population in a 24/7 psychiatric hospital, adhering to care and treatment policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of population-specific needs and competencies.
• Provide quality care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Provide work direction to Patient Nursing Assistant (PNA) staff under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Maintain accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
• Create healthy interpersonal interactions on adult acute admissions, geriatric, and extended rehabilitation service units.
• Observe and report feedback regarding interventions, treatments, behaviors, physical and emotional wellbeing, and other situations.
• Document and communicate patient care and progress.
• Use specialized training to promote mental wellness and recovery.
• Prioritize time to meet patient needs and perform direct patient care duties, including after medication administration.
• Implement all individual treatment plans as written.
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and report/document patient education and response according to policy and procedure.

Requirements

• Current LPN license eligible for use in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Knowledge of illness and treatment modalities, including medication administration.
• Ability to implement a nursing care plan and provide guidance to other staff.
• Ability to delegate and supervise nursing staff.
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, and sign language).
• Ability to participate in an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Willingness to work overtime due to staffing emergencies in a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week psychiatric hospital, which may include working a 16-hour shift if necessary.
• Complete all annual competency training, including TOVA III with physical restraints.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers with the American Heart Association.
• Demonstrate knowledge of recovery and trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• Psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• Veteran or spouse of a veteran.
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred).

Pay

Starting pay is $36.50 per hour, with shift differentials:

• 2nd shift weekdays: additional $3.50 per hour.
• Weekends and holidays: additional $3.50 per hour.

Schedule

• Part-time, minimum 64 hours per month.
• Shifts: 4, 8, or 12 hours on weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Monday).
• Shift times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., 7 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Holiday requirement: 4 hours on either Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day, plus 4 hours on another holiday (e.g., day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, or New Year’s Day).