Licensed Practical Nurse

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid life insurance

Retirement plans

14 paid holidays in 2026

Annual leave

Family personal leave

Sick leave

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in Virginia seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse at Catawba Hospital to provide age-specific patient care, document accurately, and follow treatment plans. The role involves medication administration, behavioral care, and collaboration with RNs and staff within a behavioral health setting.

Requirements include a Virginia LPN license; mental health or long-term care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• LPN license issued by the Virginia Department of Health Professions Board of Nursing.
• Clinical knowledge of nursing, medication administration and psychiatric care.
• Ability to implement planned nursing care and guide other staff.
• Mental health or long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects and reports data to develop patient plan of care to the RN.
• Completes documentation in the medical record.
• Delivers patient care age-specifically for assigned patients.
• Follows Physician’s Orders and Treatment Plans.
• Transcribes and administers medications and treatments; evaluates patient response.
• Observes and reports medication events promptly and accurately.
• Assists with activities of daily living under policies and procedures.
• Identifies and reports behavioral and physical changes promptly.
• Provides education to patients and families with proper documentation.
• Maintains records for development of behavioral interventions.
• Participates in implementing behavioral guidelines.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Teamwork

Psychiatric nursing

Documentation

Education

LPN license (Virginia)

Job description

Title

Licensed Practical Nurse

State Role Title

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Hiring Range

$56,115 -$77,439

Pay Band

3

Agency

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location

Catawba Hospital

Agency Website

https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/catawba/

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Job Duties

• Collects and reports data for the development of patient plan of care to the Registered Nurse.
• Completes documentation in the medical record.
• Delivers patient care that is age-specific for assigned patients.
• Follows Physician’s Orders and Treatment Plans.
• Transcribes and administers medication and treatments and evaluates patient response as defined in policy and procedure.
• Observes and reports medication events in a timely, accurate manner (Adverse Drug Reaction and medication variances).
• Assists patient with activities of daily living (ADL) within the guidelines of policies and procedures.
• Identifies and reports patient behavioral and physical change in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provides education to patients and families with appropriate documentation in the medical record.
• Keeps accurate and timely records for the development of behavioural interventions.
• Actively participates in the implementation of behavioral guidelines.
• Performs assignments utilizing principles of Recovery Model.

Operational Responsibility

• Initiates and participates in activities that improve patient care and implements changes as directed.
• Assists Registered Nurse with implementation of unit milieu.
• Assists Registered Nurse to supervise Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Assistants in-patient care delivery and interventions with written documentation.
• Identifies need for and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Assists in on-unit education and development of staff.

Education and Skill Development

• Attends all mandatory in-services.
• Completes 12 hours of training to meet training needs and developmental plan.
• Shares information from committees, workgroups, PI Teams and in-services.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a valid LPN license issued by the Virginia Department of Health Professions Board of Nursing. LPN-As are encouraged to apply.

Clinical knowledge of principles and practices of practical nursing, medication administration, psychiatric disorders, and developmental processes. Ability to implement planned nursing care and provides guidance to other staff. Demonstrate competence as defined on Competency Assessment.

Additional Considerations

• Mental health and/or long-term care experience is preferred.

Background Investigation

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Equal Opportunity

The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference

DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Benefits

• your choice of health plans
• paid life insurance
• retirement plans
• 14 paid holidays in 2026
• annual leave
• family personal leave
• sick leave
• employee discount programs

Contact Information

Name: Beth Rhodes

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]