Intake LPN — Behavioral Health Care Nurse

mainspringrecovery; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainspring Recovery in Dumfries, VA is seeking an Intake Nurse to provide compassionate, clinically sound nursing care during admission across Residential, PHP/IOP, and related programs. You will perform initial assessments, coordinate care, and ensure comprehensive documentation in the EMR.

This role involves coordinating with treatment teams, supporting patients and families through transitions, and ensuring compliance with medical and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia state RN or LPN license required.
• Active licensure in accordance with Virginia standards.
• Minimum of 6 months of LPN clinical experience.
• Intake or initial patient assessment experience required.
• CPR certification required upon hire if not already obtained.
• Mental health and residential substance use disorder nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial patient assessments to obtain medical history and presenting concerns.
• Record and document vital signs, medications, allergies, and other information in the EMR.
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members for individualized care planning.
• Ensure patients are comfortable and have access to medications and supplies on admission.
• Complete medication inventories and enter information into the EMR.
• Perform nursing assessments including urine drug screens, vital signs, and withdrawal assessments (COWS/CIWA).
• Monitor patient condition and respond to urgent healthcare needs during intake and admission.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and families during admission.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation in the EMR.
• For Dumfries location, commute between facilities to meet nursing needs and perform daily urine drug screens.
• Maintain compliance with nursing standards and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties to support clinical operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Teamwork

Time management

Independent work

Education

Virginia RN license

Virginia LPN license

Tools

EMR

Job description

Mainspring Recovery in Dumfries, VA is seeking an Intake Nurse to provide compassionate, clinically sound nursing care during admission across Residential, PHP/IOP, and related programs. You will perform initial assessments, coordinate care, and ensure comprehensive documentation in the EMR.

This role involves coordinating with treatment teams, supporting patients and families through transitions, and ensuring compliance with medical and safety requirements.