Licensed Practical Nurse

DHRM; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differentials

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral bonuses

State employee discounts

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) seeks dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses to provide direct patient care at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Danville, VA. LPNs support RNs, assist with activities of daily living, and participate in a structured orientation and training plan.

Shifts are 12 hours with a non-rotating Pitman schedule; overtime may be required, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved program of Licensed Practical Nursing instruction.
• Licensed, or ability to become licensed, and in good standing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Current driver’s license in good standing, which must remain active throughout employment.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of nursing and psychiatric nursing.
• Successfully complete BLS, Therapeutic Options (TO) and other required training upon employment at facility.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills, team focused care and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse using skills appropriate to level of training and competency based on the patient’s individual treatment plan.
• Assist patients in activities of daily living, teaching and encouraging self-care skills.
• Positions are available for our day shift (7:00 am - 7:30 pm) LPN float pool and will work 12-hour shifts in a non-rotating Pitman schedule.
• This position may be required to work overtime. This position will work weekends and holidays on a rotating base.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team-based care

Professionalism

Education

LPN program graduation

Job description

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

State Role Title: 49111

Hiring Range: $56,115 - $77,439

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southern Va Mental Health Inst

Agency Website: https://www.svmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Come Join our team of Registered Nurses that makes a difference! $3,000 sign-on bonus for LPNs that are new to state service and remain with the facility for 1 year.

Competitive Shift Differentials:

• 1st shift weekend-$3.00 per hour
• 2nd shift-weekday-$3.50 per hour/2nd shift weekend/holidays-$3.50 per hour
• 3rd shift-weekday-$2.50 per hour/3rd shift weekend/holidays-$4.00 per hour

Exceptional State Benefits Include:

• 13 paid holidays, 12+ paid vacation days, 8 paid sick days and 4+ paid family personal days per year; Family Medical Leave, Short- and Long-term disability coverage; Low-cost, comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance benefits; Group life and optional life insurance, and Flexible Reimbursement accounts.

Other state benefits include:

• Referral Bonuses
• State Employee Discounts and More!

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental services support individuals by promoting recovery, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life. DBHDS operates 12 facilities: 8 behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured, intensive services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, or need substance use disorder services. DBHDS is committed to a life of possibilities for all Virginians. This position will work at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute, a 72-bed Joint Commission accredited State Mental Health Facility, located in Danville, VA.

DBHDS is seeking dedicated, experienced or new grad Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). The LPN provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse using skills appropriate to level of training and competency based on the patient’s individual treatment plan. Assists patients in activities of daily living, teaching and encouraging self-care skills.

Positions are available for our day shift (7:00 am - 7:30 pm) LPN float pool and will work 12-hour shifts in a non-rotating Pitman schedule. This position may be required to work overtime. This position will work weekends and holidays on a rotating base.

This position requires completion of a consecutive 4-week New Employee Orientation for on-the-job training. Orientation hours are from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with a one-hour lunch break for Orientation Week 1 and then as scheduled by the Nurse Educator for the remaining Orientation Weeks 2-4, which will include some day shift.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an approved program of Licensed Practical Nursing instruction.

Licensed, or ability to become licensed, and in good standing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Current driver’s license in good standing, which must remain active throughout employment.

This position will also require:

Knowledge of the theory and practice of nursing and psychiatric nursing.

Successfully complete BLS, Therapeutic Options (TO) and other required training upon employment at facility.

Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills, team focused care and professional approach.

Additional Considerations

Experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term or correctional setting.

Veterans and people with National Service.

A fingerprint-based criminal history check, drug screen and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.

Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at [phone] for assistance.

DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

SVMHI uses Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment.

SVMHI is a smoke and vape‑free facility in all buildings and outside facility grounds.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service‑Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022‑ February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 02 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 09 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time