Licensed Practical Nurse/ RNs and PRNs - RCSU Facility

Life Consultants Inc; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Life Consultants Inc. is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses for its Residential Crisis Stabilization Unit. You will provide hands-on nursing care, assess patients at admission and during stay, monitor health status, and manage medications in a 24/7 residential setting.

This role emphasizes crisis stabilization, de-escalation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support safe transitions back to the community.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Virginia.
• Strong clinical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Reliable and professional.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in a residential crisis setting.
• Conduct nursing assessments at admission and throughout stay.
• Monitor physical and mental health status.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Monitor for side effects and effectiveness.
• Complete accurate documentation in EMR; ensure compliance with regulations.
• Take and record vital signs; perform basic physical assessments.
• Collaborate with clinicians, supervisors, and leadership.
• Assist with discharge planning and follow-up care.
• Support individualized service plans.
• Maintain a calm, safe environment; de-escalation techniques.

Skills

Active LPN license (Virginia)

Clinical skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Licensed Practical Nurse

Residential Crisis Stabilization Unit

Now Hiring: LPNs – Make an Impact in Behavioral Health

Life Consultants Inc. is seeking compassionate and dependable LPNs to join our Residential Crisis Stabilization Unit (RCSU) team. In this role, you will provide hands-on nursing care and support individuals experiencing acute mental health crises, helping them stabilize and transition safely back into the community.

If you’re passionate about mental health, patient care, and making a real difference, we want to hear from you.

Why Work With Us?

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Meaningful work that impacts lives daily
• Opportunity to grow within behavioral health
• Hands-on experience in crisis stabilization

What You’ll Do

Clinical & Nursing Care

• Provide direct nursing care in a residential crisis setting
• Conduct nursing assessments at admission and throughout stay
• Monitor physical and mental health status
• Respond to medical and behavioral concerns

Medication Management

• Administer medications as prescribed
• Monitor for side effects and effectiveness

  Documentation & Compliance

  • Complete accurate and timely documentation in EMR
  • Document assessments, interventions, and changes in condition
  • Ensure compliance with DBHDS and regulatory standards

  Monitoring & Assessments

  • Take and record vital signs as required
  • Perform basic physical assessments (skin checks, respiratory, etc.)
  • Monitor pain levels and report concerns

  Team Collaboration & Care Coordination

  • Work closely with clinicians, supervisors, and leadership
  • Assist with discharge planning and follow-up care
  • Support individualized service plans

  Behavioral Health Support

  • Support individuals in crisis using de-escalation and therapeutic communication
  • Maintain a calm, structured, and safe environment

  Residential Responsibilities (IMPORTANT)

  This is a hands-on residential role and all staff are expected to contribute to maintaining a safe and comfortable living environment for clients.

  Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with meal preparation and basic cooking for residents
  • Supporting light housekeeping duties (cleaning common areas, ensuring cleanliness of the home)
  • Encouraging and modeling daily living skills for residents

  Safety & Compliance

  • Follow infection control and safety protocols
  • Maintain confidentiality (HIPAA/PHI compliance)
  • Adhere to all company and DBHDS regulations

  Qualifications

  Required

  • Active LPN license in Virginia
  • Strong clinical and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
  • Reliable and professional

  Schedule & Work Environment

  • 24/7 residential setting
  • Must be available for:
    • Evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays (as needed)
  • High-interaction role working with individuals in crisis

  The LPN will work in a residential facility providing crisis stabilization services, requiring flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to ensure 24/7 coverage. The role involves direct interaction with individuals experiencing acute behavioral health crises, necessitating a calm and supportive approach.