Evening LPN - Behavioral Health Care Specialist

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Crewe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse for the evening shift (3:00 pm–11:30 pm) to provide nursing care to SVP adult residents under the supervision of an RN. The role includes administering medications and evaluating patient responses.

Virginia LPN licensure is required; experience in a forensic setting is preferred. The department emphasizes safety, dignity, and least restrictive care, with a comprehensive benefits package and veteran hiring

Qualifications

• Clinical knowledge of practical nursing and medication administration.
• Understanding of psychiatric disorders and developmental processes.
• Ability to implement planned nursing care and guide other staff.
• Willingness to work shifts and overtime as required.
• Exposure to potentially aggressive residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care to SVP adult residents under RN supervision.
• Administer medications and treatments and evaluate patient responses.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment with least restrictive measures.

Skills

Practical nursing

Medication administration

Psychiatric disorders

Developmental processes

Shift work

Overtime hours

Guiding staff

Education

LPN licensure

Job description

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse for the evening shift (3:00 pm–11:30 pm) to provide nursing care to SVP adult residents under the supervision of an RN. The role includes administering medications and evaluating patient responses.

Virginia LPN licensure is required; experience in a forensic setting is preferred. The department emphasizes safety, dignity, and least restrictive care, with a comprehensive benefits package and veteran hiring