Dispensing Nurse - LPN

BrightView LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k with employer match

Ongoing training and certification

Full comprehensive benefits package

STAR LRP (Recovery Loan Repayment)

Tuition reimbursement after 1 year

Job summary

BrightView Health is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Behavioral Health team in Virginia Beach. The role focuses on nursing care, medication administration, and support for patients on their recovery journey.

You will perform assessments, monitor vital signs, participate in treatment planning, and document in the EMR while maintaining HIPAA compliance and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
• State Licensed Practical Nursing License required.
• Familiarity with HIPAA compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Nursing care and medication administration per nursing practice.
• Conduct assessments and monitor vital signs for dose changes.
• Coordinate appointments and document no-shows in system.
• Complete documentation using the EMR and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Empathy

Diversity experience

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Education

Nursing degree & license (ASN/BSN/LPN)

Tools

EMR system

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Are you a dedicated and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with a passion for assisting individuals on their journey towards mental health and recovery? We're seeking a proactive and compassionate LPN to join our Behavioral Health team. If you excel in a dynamic healthcare environment, possess a profound understanding of behavioral health disorders, and are committed to delivering quality care, your role will be pivotal in shaping the future of our treatment programs. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those seeking support and recovery.

Responsibilities

• NURSING CARE/ MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION:
  • Administers/dispenses medication and injections according to accepted nursing practice guidance.
  • Manages patient medication preselection and drug administration.
  • Performs initial inductions and provide medical services as needed.
• TREATMENT PLANNING AND PROGRESS MONITORING:
  • Conducts assessments and monitors vital signs for dose changes.
  • Educate patients related to treatment, health, and safety policies.
• COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION:
  • Schedules appointments and document no-shows in system.
  • Attend required meetings, including on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
  • Signs and processes physician orders and enter notes in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and input flags.
• DOCUMENTATION AND COMPLIANCE:
  • Accurately maintains, monitors, and reconciles medication inventory.
  • Follow adherence to all necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements (HIPAA).
  • Completes documentation using the designated EMR.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Highly empathetic and compassionate to effectively support the recovery journey of BrightView’s patients
• Competent at working with a diverse population of colleagues and patients
• Team-player, able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Adaptable and agile within a dynamic work environment
• Technologically capable, comfortable operating in multiple systems for communication and documentation purposes including EMR and MS Office Suite
• Embraces BrightView’s culture of compliance - operates with a high degree of integrity and compliance to work standards and regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with HIPAA 42-CFR Part 2 desired
• Prior experience with harm reduction a plus

Qualifications

• EXPERIENCE
  • Required: minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
  • Preferred: 2+ years of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
• EDUCATION:
  • Required: Associates Degree in Nursing, (NDA), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with State Medication Administration Certification

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• REQUIRED: State Licensed Practical Nursing License.

BRIGHTVIEW HEALTH BENEFITS AND PERKS

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Immediately vested and eligible in 401k program with employer match.
• Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year in related field

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment dedicated to your professional growth and development.