Licensed Practical Nurse - Galloway (part-time)

Chesterfield County; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) in Chesterfield County is seeking dedicated and compassionate part-time Licensed Practical Nurses to provide professional nursing care in residential homes. You will build lasting relationships while practicing your nursing skills and ensuring high-quality care for both adults and children with developmental disabilities.

Applicants must be a Virginia-licensed LPN, with a high school diploma or GED and nursing program graduation.

Qualifications

• Must hold LPN license in Virginia.
• High school diploma or GED and nursing program graduation.
• Experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred; EHR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Takes, monitors, and records vital signs.
• Observes, records and reports symptoms and changes in patient condition.
• Performs triage and assists physicians and nurses.
• Prepares and administers prescribed medications and therapies.
• Maintains medical charts and records and schedules appointments.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Medical terminology

Charting/documentation

Communication skills

PC literacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Who We Are

Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) is the provider of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services for children and adults in Chesterfield County. We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate part-time Licensed Practical Nurses to provide professional nursing care and services to our consumers in our residential homes. In this role, you get the opportunity to build lasting relationships while practicing your nursing skills!

Minimum Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED; graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing. Two or more years of experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred. Experience with an electronic health record preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of the principles and practices of practical nursing; of medical terminology. Ability to apply simple nursing techniques; to record accurate information on patients' charts; to follow verbal and written directions; to follow established policies and procedures; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to operate a personal computer and related software and other standard office equipment; to interact with a variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds and of varying ages; to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.

Additional Requirements

Possess licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Virginia Board of Nursing.

Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

This position is considered Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Takes, monitors, and records vital signs (e.g. temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration rate);
• Observes, records and reports symptoms, reactions and changes in patient condition;
• Performs triage;
• Assists physicians and registered nurses during patient examinations;
• Prepares and administers prescribed medications, treatments and therapies;
• Inventories, orders and stocks medications and medical supplies;
• Educates staff, families, and patients on routine care and prevention procedures;
• Maintains medical charts and records;
• Schedules patients' appointments;
• Transports individuals to medical appointments, and
• Performs other work as required.

PLEASE NOTE

Position open until filled (first review to begin October 5, 2026).

Overnight shifts and some evening shifts needed; includes some weekends Mental Health Support Services