Psychiatric LPN — Part-Time/PRN, Flexible Hours

DHRM; Rockville (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL in Virginia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for part-time or PRN shifts. The role provides nursing care to psychiatric and gero-psychiatric patients under RN supervision, with duties including administering medications, documenting care, and promoting wellness.

Qualified candidates hold a Virginia LPN license (or license eligible, multi-state compact accepted) and have inpatient hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or license eligible; multi-state compact endorsement accepted.
• Experience working as an LPN in a hospital or inpatient setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care to psychiatric and gero-psychiatric patients based on standards of nursing practice and care within scope of licensure.
• Perform selected skilled patient-centered nursing care to individuals and groups with complex mental and physical illnesses under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Administer medications and treatments, maintain patient records, promote health and wellness education, and communicate for continuity of patient care.

Skills

LPN license

Hospital inpatient experience

Job description

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL in Virginia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for part-time or PRN shifts. The role provides nursing care to psychiatric and gero-psychiatric patients under RN supervision, with duties including administering medications, documenting care, and promoting wellness.

Qualified candidates hold a Virginia LPN license (or license eligible, multi-state compact accepted) and have inpatient hospital experience.