Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Child and Adolescent Outpatient

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

11 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Annual and Sick Leave

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

more

Job summary

The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Child and Adolescent Outpatient team in Hampton. You will provide nursing support to children and adolescents receiving behavioral health services and medication management, collaborating with psychiatrists, therapists, families and the treatment team.

The role requires an active Virginia LPN license and at least one year of medication administration experience in a behavioral health

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program with a current Virginia LPN license.
• One year of experience administering medications in behavioral health or related settings.

Responsibilities

• Support psychiatrists with medication management and treatment planning.
• Administer, monitor, order, and dispense medications with safety and security.
• Complete medical intakes, vital signs, and routine health assessments.
• Monitor medication effectiveness and side effects.
• Provide medication education to children and families.
• Maintain accurate medication records and reports.
• Manage medication inventory and storage.
• Coordinate medical appointments and follow-up care.

Skills

LPN license

Medication administration

Behavioral health experience

Patient education

Education

LPN program

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Annual Salary: $52,278

Sign-on Bonus: $3,000

Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Adolescents

The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) is seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Child and Adolescent Outpatient team in Hampton.

In this role, you'll provide nursing support to children and adolescents receiving behavioral health services and medication management. You'll work closely with psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, families, and other members of the treatment team to promote safe, coordinated, and person-centered care.

Required Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program with a current, active Virginia LPN license with the Virginia Board of Nursing.

One (1) year of experience administering medications in a psychiatric, behavioral health, substance use treatment, long-term care, or related healthcare setting.

What You'll Do

• Support psychiatrists with medication management and treatment planning.
• Administer, monitor, order, and dispense medications while maintaining medication safety and security.
• Complete medical intakes, vital signs, and routine physical and mental health assessments.
• Monitor clients for medication effectiveness, side effects, and changes in condition.
• Provide medication education and supportive communication to children, adolescents, and families.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, medication records, and required reports.
• Manage medication inventory and ensure proper storage and security.
• Coordinate medical appointments, follow-up care, and communication with the treatment team.

Why Join H-NNCSB?

At H-NNCSB, you'll have the opportunity to use your nursing skills to support children and adolescents as they work toward improved behavioral health and well-being. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values compassion, integrity, excellence, safety, and meaningful community impact.

We Offer

• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• more

Current H-NNCSB employees are not eligible for sign on bonus.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.