NURSE (LPN/RN), SUD RESIDENTIAL/ID-DD- CHARLOTTESVILLE (PRN)

About the role

This is a PRN nursing position providing focused clinical support to Residential programs within Region Ten Community Services Board. The PRN Nurse (LPN/RN) supports essential admission‑related functions including medical triage, nursing admission assessments, medical pre‑screens for referrals, and medication administration oversight. The PRN nurse ensures that all assigned clinical tasks comply with federal and state regulations, Board of Pharmacy requirements, and Region Ten policies. In this capacity, the PRN nurse performs focused clinical assessments, reviews medical documentation for admissions, provides triage support for consumer health concerns, and oversees medication processes in collaboration with prescribers, pharmacy partners, and program leadership. The PRN nurse documents all encounters accurately and maintains professionalism and responsiveness while working across both program sites as needed. The PRN nurse reports to the Nursing Director and collaborates with the primary residential nurse and residential leadership. This position is supervised by the Lead Medical/Residential nurse. Independent clinical judgment, flexibility, and strong assessment skills are essential. The PRN Registered Nurse (RN) similarly supports admission‑related functions, collaborates with the Mohr, Women’s Center, and IDD Directors, and upholds the same standards of compliance, documentation, and professionalism.

Location: 500 Old Lynchburg Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Responsibilities

• Perform medical triage and nursing admission assessments
• Conduct medical pre‑screens for referrals
• Oversee medication administration and ensure compliance with federal/state regulations, Board of Pharmacy requirements, and Region Ten policies
• Conduct focused clinical assessments and review medical documentation for admissions
• Provide triage support for consumer health concerns
• Oversee medication processes in collaboration with prescribers, pharmacy partners, and program leadership
• Document all encounters accurately and maintain professionalism and responsiveness
• Work across both program sites as needed
• Report to the Nursing Director and collaborate with the primary residential nurse and residential leadership (LPN) or with the Mohr, Women’s Center, and IDD Directors (RN)
• Exercise independent clinical judgment, flexibility, and strong assessment skills

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program; must be a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Experience: Minimum one year of nursing experience preferred, ideally in behavioral health, substance use, or community health settings.
• Certification/License: Current Virginia nursing license required; current CPR certification; valid Virginia driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Preferred proficiency with Credible and QuickMAR electronic systems; comprehensive knowledge of psychopharmacology, substance use treatment, and co‑occurring medical conditions; strong assessment, care coordination, and triage skills; excellent organizational and communication skills, including the ability to balance competing demands across residential programming.

Pay

Hourly Salary Range – Grade 9 (LPN): $24.04 – $31.53 per hour; Grade 11 (RN): $25.43 – $38.15 per hour.

Schedule

PRN (varies depending on program need); flexibility to work some evening hours, weekends, and holidays is required.