LPN, 2nd Shift Monday-Friday

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 68,850 - 84,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement match

13 holidays

Paid time off

Life insurance

BH-LRP eligibility

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is hiring an LPN for a Monday–Friday 3:00 PM–11:30 PM shift at Western State Hospital. Eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus with a 2nd shift differential of $3.50/hr.

This position focuses on direct patient care in a 24/7 psychiatric hospital within an interdisciplinary team. The role requires Virginia LPN licensure or eligibility, BLS certification, and experience in medication administration and trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia or Compact LPN licensure (or eligibility).
• Knowledge of mental illness and safe medication administration.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and treatments and document patient education and response.
• Support RN and supervise PNA staff under RN supervision.

Skills

Effective communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Nursing care planning

Medication administration

Education

LPN licensure (Virginia or compact)

BLS certification (Healthcare Providers)

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Title: LPN, 2nd Shift Monday-Friday

State Role Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Hiring Range: Salary up to $76,500

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Western State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Interested in a Monday–Friday Schedule and up to a $3,000 sign on bonus? Western State Hospital is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM shift! No Weekends, No Mandatory Overtime.

Shift Differential

2nd shift weekdays $3.50/hr., and weekend/holidays $3.50/hr.

Position Overview

LPN will provide direct patient care in a safe, therapeutic environment for a specific patient population in a 24/7 psychiatric hospital that conforms to care and treatment policies and procedures and demonstrates knowledge of population specific needs and competencies.

• Providing quality care as a part of an interdisciplinary team
• Provide work direction to PNA staff, under supervision of an RN
• Maintaining accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment
• Creating healthy interpersonal interactions on adult acute admissions unit, geriatric unit, and extended rehabilitation service unit
• Observing and reporting feedback regarding interventions, treatments, behaviors, physical and emotional wellbeing, and other situations
• Documenting and communicating
• Using specialized training for promoting mental wellness recovery
• Prioritizes time to meet patient’s needs and provides direct patient care duties as assigned and when finished with medication administration.
• Implements all individual treatment plans as written.
• Administer medications, does treatments, and reports and documents patient education and response according to policy and procedure

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and respectfully using written, verbal, and electronic methods while following the chain of command.
• Demonstrate openness to feedback by listening, asking clarifying questions, and applying suggestions.
• Provide direct patient care by assessing needs, implementing treatment plans, and prioritizing care tasks.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately, follow medication policies 100% of the time, and document education, responses, and any errors.
• Deliver patient care using recovery-oriented and trauma-informed principles.
• Support unit milieu management by applying TOVA principles, assisting the RN, and guiding PCTs in daily care needs.
• Participate in psychosocial rehabilitation malls and maintain medication room supplies, equipment checks, and documentation per policy.
• Utilize the Electronic Health Record effectively and provide patient medication information under RN supervision.
• Complete all required in-services, annual competencies, and training in a timely manner.

Benefits Include

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Retirement with cash match
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid time off (annual, sick, family/personal, and community service)
• Life insurance
• Potential eligibility for the Virginia Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program (BH-LRP), subject to program criteria and restrictions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Virginia or Compact LPN licensure (or eligibility).
• Knowledge of mental illness, treatment modalities, and safe medication administration.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, and implement nursing care plans.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to delegate, supervise, and guide nursing staff.
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, and sign) and ability to work collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge and application of recovery-oriented and trauma‑informed care principles.
• Ability to work overtime or extended shifts in a 24/7 psychiatric hospital when required.
• Completion of all mandatory annual competencies, including TOVA III with physical restraints.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers (AHA). 

Under Virginia Code

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at [phone] during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity

The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference

DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We strongly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply to the state application and respond accordingly.