Part-Time LPN – Weekend & Evening Psychiatric Care

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop is seeking part-time LPNs for Western State Hospital. Successful candidates will work 4, 8, or 12-hour shifts on weekends and certain weekdays, with minimum 64 hours per month.

Shifts include 7 a.m.–7 p.m., 7 a.m.–3 p.m., or 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and require holiday coverage with differential pay. Responsibilities include administering medications, patient care, and contributing to a safe, therapeutic environment within a 24/7 psychiatric facility.

Qualifications

• Must have a Current LPN license that is eligible to be utilized in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Knowledge of illness and treatment modalities including medication administration.
• Ability to implement nursing care plan and provide guidance to other staff.
• Ability to delegate and supervise nursing staff with effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 24/7 psychiatric hospital.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver quality care.
• Provide work direction to PNA staff under RN supervision.
• Maintain accountability in a safe, therapeutic environment.

Skills

LPN licensure

Medication administration

Patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license (LPN)

Job description

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop is seeking part-time LPNs for Western State Hospital. Successful candidates will work 4, 8, or 12-hour shifts on weekends and certain weekdays, with minimum 64 hours per month.

Shifts include 7 a.m.–7 p.m., 7 a.m.–3 p.m., or 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and require holiday coverage with differential pay. Responsibilities include administering medications, patient care, and contributing to a safe, therapeutic environment within a 24/7 psychiatric facility.