Weekend Nurse - LPN

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Nurse (LPN) to join the Opioid Treatment Program at the Hampton Roads Methadone Clinic in Newport News, VA. This role supports adults receiving medication-assisted treatment within a dedicated behavioral health team.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments, medication administration, and coordination of care with the treatment team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited LPN program.
• Current Virginia LPN license in good standing.
• One year of experience administering medications in substance use treatment, psychiatric, or long-term care settings that include narcotics dispensing.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications according to physician orders, treatment plans, and program protocols.
• Monitor clients for medication effectiveness, side effects, withdrawal symptoms, and changes in condition.
• Complete nursing assessments and accurately document observations and services provided.
• Assist the psychiatrist and treatment team with medication management and coordination of client care.
• Provide health education and supportive nursing interventions.
• Collaborate with counselors, providers, and other healthcare professionals to promote coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate medication administration records and required clinical documentation.
• Follow federal, state, and agency requirements governing opioid treatment programs.
• Promote a respectful, recovery-focused environment for individuals receiving services.

Skills

Medication administration

LPN license

Nursing assessments

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

LPN program graduate

Job description

Part-time Psychiatric Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Hourly Pay: $25.13/hr

Shift Differential: $2.50/hour for early mornings and weekend shifts

Available Shifts:

• Monday - Friday 4:45 am to 10:15 am
• Weekends and Holidays 4:30 am - 11:00 am

The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) is looking for a compassionate Psychiatric Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) at the Hampton Roads Methadone Clinic in Newport News, Virginia.

This part-time position provides an opportunity to support adults receiving medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder while working as part of a dedicated behavioral health team. If you are passionate about nursing, medication management, and helping individuals on their path toward recovery, we encourage you to apply.

Required Qualifications

To qualify for this position, candidates must have:

• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program.
• A current Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
• One (1) year of experience administering medications or experience in a substance use treatment, psychiatric, or long-term care setting that includes the dispensing of narcotic medication.

What You'll Do

As a Psychiatric Nurse (LPN), you will provide safe, supportive nursing care to individuals receiving services through our Opioid Treatment Program. Responsibilities include:

• Administer prescribed medications according to physician orders, treatment plans, and program protocols.
• Monitor clients for medication effectiveness, side effects, withdrawal symptoms, and changes in condition.
• Complete nursing assessments and accurately document observations and services provided.
• Assist the psychiatrist and treatment team with medication management and coordination of client care.
• Provide health education and supportive nursing interventions.
• Collaborate with counselors, providers, and other healthcare professionals to promote coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate medication administration records and required clinical documentation.
• Follow federal, state, and agency requirements governing opioid treatment programs.
• Promote a respectful, recovery-focused environment for individuals receiving services.

Why Join H-NNCSB?

You'll have the opportunity to use your nursing skills in a supportive behavioral health environment while making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals working toward recovery.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.