Evening LPN - BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Paid annual and sick leave

11 paid holidays

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) seeks an LPN for the BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center in Hampton, VA. Evening shift 3 pm–11:30 pm with rotating weekends; base salary plus $2.50/hr shift differential for certain hours.

A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible candidates. You will provide nursing care and medication management for adults in behavioral health and substance use services, perform assessments, manage medications, and collaborate with a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN nursing program.
• One year of medication administration experience in substance abuse treatment, psychiatric care, or long-term care (including dispensing narcotic medication).

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and medication management to adults receiving behavioral health and substance use services, including controlled substances and methadone when applicable.
• Complete physical and mental health assessments, intake and follow-up interviews, and supportive nursing interventions.
• Monitor medication orders, inventories, secure storage, counts, and documentation to ensure safe and compliant medication practices.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, providers, and the multidisciplinary team, communicating changes in condition and clinical concerns as needed.
• Maintain accurate clinical records while supporting a safe, therapeutic environment for individuals receiving crisis and behavioral health services.

Skills

Medication administration

Nursing care

Assessment skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

LPN nursing program graduate

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center

Evening Shift: 3 pm to 11:30 pm with rotating weekends

Salary: $52,278 + $2.50/hr. shift differential for evening, overnight, and weekend hours

Sign-On Bonus: $3,000

Make a Difference in Behavioral Health Nursing

The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) is seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the team at the BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center in Hampton.

BJ Roberts provides urgent behavioral health services in a calm, therapeutic setting designed to support individuals experiencing acute mental health and substance use challenges. As an LPN, you'll play an important role in providing safe, compassionate nursing care and supporting individuals throughout their treatment and stabilization.

Required qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited LPN nursing program
• One year of medication administration experience in substance abuse treatment, psychiatric care, or long-term care (including dispensing narcotic medication)

What You'll Do

• Provide nursing care and medication management to adults receiving behavioral health and substance use services, including controlled substances and methadone when applicable.
• Complete physical and mental health assessments, intake and follow-up interviews, and supportive nursing interventions.
• Monitor medication orders, inventories, secure storage, counts, and documentation to ensure safe and compliant medication practices.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, providers, and the multidisciplinary team, communicating changes in condition and clinical concerns as needed.
• Maintain accurate clinical records while supporting a safe, therapeutic environment for individuals receiving crisis and behavioral health services.

Why Join H-NNCSB?

At H-NNCSB, your nursing skills can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals experiencing behavioral health and substance use challenges. You'll work alongside a collaborative team focused on safety, recovery, stability, and compassionate care.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Paid annual and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Life insuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee discounts
• And more

Bring your LPN experience to a team where your care matters.

Current H-NNCSB staff are not eligible for the Sign-on Bonus or those employed within the past year.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.