Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Primary Care

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their primary care clinic. The role involves providing screenings and education for clients with mental health and substance use disorders. This position emphasizes patient interaction in a supportive team environment with excellent work-life balance and a generous PTO policy.

Benefits

Paid Time Off - 29 days annually

Supportive team atmosphere

Day schedule, Monday - Friday

Qualifications

• One year of nursing experience in a behavioral health environment preferred.
• Candidates must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct yearly primary care screenings and health education.
• Administer injections and assist providers with appointments.
• Monitor lab results and provide health education to clients.

Skills

Patient Education

General Nursing

Health Screenings

Education

Active, unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Primary Care

The LPNs provide yearly primary care screenings and health education for adults with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders in an outpatient clinic setting. General nursing duties conducting medical screening and assessment of key health risk indicators by obtaining vital signs, height, weight, monitoring lab results, and assisting with metabolic syndrome screening. LPN administers injections for clients and assists providers with appointments.

The LPNs provide education to clients and staff on health conditions that commonly occur among our consumers and the impact of high risk behaviors including tobacco use, poor eating habits, and lack of physical activity.

Entry Level Pay: $23.27/hour. Additional compensation commensurate with experience.

• License: Active, unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Experience: One year of nursing experience in a behavioral health environment is preferred.
• Background Check: Candidates who are offered a position are required to undergo a background check.

Why work at BRBH?

• Working with clients: In this job each day you spend time directly with individuals.
• Day schedule: Our program is open Monday - Friday, day shift.
• Great co-workers: Our staff work hard and support each other in a team atmosphere.
• Work/Life Balance: We have a great Paid Time Off policy - 29 days annually, which starts accruing on your first day.

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) is one of forty Community Services Boards established under the Code of Virginia to provide comprehensive services for individuals who have mental health disorders, developmental disability, or substance use disorders. BRBH provides multiple programs and services throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 400 employees working to provide quality care to our clients. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. BRBH maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. This position is located in Roanoke, VA.