Licensed Practical Nurse

CRi - Community Residences, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

CRi - Community Residences, Inc. seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support mental health programs in Virginia. You will assess and monitor psychiatric, medical, and social needs, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, and provide health education to residents to promote outcomes.

The role is part-time (about 24 hours per week, 3 days at 8 hours) with flexible shifts. Responsibilities include administering medications, health screenings, and staff training on safe practices to ensure

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within the scope of nursing practice and agency standards.
• Use nursing processes (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in all duties.
• Respond to emergency health care needs of individuals.
• Perform health screenings and document health status.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Educate individuals on treatment methods prescribed by physicians.
• Lead groups on medication psychoeducation, nutrition, hygiene, and wellness topics.
• Communicate effectively with staff and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

CPR/First Aid certification

Education

LPN license (Virginia)

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a

Brief Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Mental Health programs. This role is responsible for assessing and monitoring the psychiatric, medical, and social needs of individuals, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate psychiatric and medical treatment, and supporting staff development around safe medication practices. The LPN will also provide training with a focus on health and wellness to ensure high-quality care and outcomes. The schedule for this role is flexible with regard to shift times/days and hours per week. This part-time role is budgeted for 3 days(8 hrs/day) or per week. (24 hrs/week)

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care services within the scope of nursing practice, the Nurse Practice Act, and agency standards.
• Use professional nursing processes (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in all responsibilities.
• Respond promptly to emergency health care needs of individuals.
• Perform health screenings and document individual health status.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments accurately.
• Educate individuals on treatment methods prescribed by physicians.
• Promote and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for individuals.
• Monitor and clinically guide support personnel in delegated nursing tasks.
• Provide health instruction and information to individuals and staff to promote wellness and illness prevention.
• Lead groups related to medication psychoeducation, nutrition, hygiene, and other wellness topics.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with staff and team members.
• Attend and actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate knowledge of mental health diagnoses, symptomology, prognosis, medications, and treatments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.

Physical Demands

• May require physical interventions.
• Ability to lift and assist individuals with self-care as needed.

Working Environment

• Mental Health Program settings.

Why Join Us?

At CRi, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in the lives of individuals with serious mental illness. We offer a collaborative work environment, training and development opportunities, and a culture of empowerment and support.

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