LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH C; Princeton (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support daily dispensing and delivery of medications and assist with referrals to medical and community providers. The LPN will work closely with medical staff, case managers and clinicians to ensure continuity of care and monitor client health.

The role includes basic data collection (vital signs, weight, symptom checks), conducting medication counts and providing health education to consumers.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license to practice in West Virginia is required.
• Experience working with behavioral health consumers preferred.
• Cross training to other programs will be expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct medication dispensing and delivery to consumers.
• Collect basic data: vital signs, weight, and symptom checks; monitor client health.
• Coordinate with medical providers, case managers, and clinical staff to support integrated treatment plans.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication dispensing

Health education

Education

LPN license (WV)

Job description

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct assistance with daily dispensing and delivery of medications and assists with referrals to medical and community providers. The LPN works closely with medical providers, case managers, and clinical staff to ensure continuity of care, monitor client health, and support integrated treatment plans. The LPN performs basic data collection such as vital signs, weight, and symptom checks and responds to the signs and symptoms of illness or injury. The LPN will conduct medication counts, attend trainings, and provide health education to consumers.

Education and Experience:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with an active license to practice in West Virginia is required.
• Experience working with behavioral health consumers is preferred.
• Cross training to other programs will be expected.

The schedule will include 12-hour shifts. (Depending on program needs)