LPN / LVN - Psych

Cynet Health; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health seeks a qualified LPN/LVN for a 13-week behavioral health assignment in a night-shift unit. The role involves caring for a 40-bed unit staffed by 46 team members, with a patient ratio of 1:8 and using Meditech for documentation.

The candidate must hold a valid LPN/LVN license, CPI and CPR certifications, and possess adult-specific competencies. Turquoise and black scrubs are the dress code for this patient-centered unit.

Qualifications

• Licensed practical nurse (LPN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN) with current license.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• CPI and CPR certifications required.
• Adult-specific competencies required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in a behavioral health setting.
• Maintain patient ratios approximately 1:8.
• Operate within the Meditech electronic medical record system.

Skills

Compassion

Kindness

Motivation

Teamwork

Education

LPN/LVN license

Job description

LPN / LVN - Psych

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Behavioral Health

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Valid LPN/LVN license

Certifications: CPI, CPR

Must-Have:

Candidates must have CPI certification.Candidates must have CPR certification.Candidates must possess adult-specific competencies.

Description:This position is in a behavioral health setting.The unit has a capacity of 40 beds and 46 staff members.Staffing includes RNs and Mental Health Technicians.Patient ratios are 1:8.No specific equipment is required for this role.The electronic medical record system used is Meditech.Compassion, kindness, and motivation are essential traits for candidates.An understanding of mental illness is important.Dress code requires turquoise and black scrubs.This is a patient-centered unit focused on helping individuals during challenging times.