Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (FT, PT, Pool/PRN)

Responsibilities

• Nursing Support and Collaboration:
• Contribute data for the Nursing Assessment, ongoing re-assessment, and health history under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Collaborate with the RN on the individual's care plan, reporting pertinent information such as blood glucose levels, CIWA/CINA scores, and breathalyzer results.
• Medication Administration and Documentation:
• Transcribe Provider orders and administer medications as prescribed.
• Coordinate with individuals to sign medication consent forms.
• Perform chart checks, sign off as a secondary verifier for prescribed medications, and ensure accurate medication reconciliation and storage.
• Clinical Tasks:
• Draw labs and provide wound care as ordered by Providers.
• Accurately record all medications brought in by individuals.
• Behavioral Health Support:
• Assist Behavioral Health Specialists in managing the milieu and gathering information related to psychopharmacological and physiological needs for both youth and adults.
• Provide education on physical health, psychiatric diagnoses, treatment options, and psychopharmacology to individuals, their families, and others involved in their care.
• Crisis Intervention:
• Use appropriate verbal interventions to defuse potentially dangerous or out-of-control behaviors in both youth and adult populations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in therapeutic intervention techniques, with a clear understanding of safety-related roles and responsibilities.
• Emergency Response:
• Administer emergency medications as ordered during seclusion/restraint processes under supervision of Registered Nurse.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of psychotropic medications and their applications.
• Additional Duties
• Perform any other duties as assigned to support the team and individuals in care.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Nursing Program
• An unrestricted, active license as a Licensed Practical Nurse through the Virginia Board of Nursing or hold a multistate licensure privilege
• 2 years of experience in psychiatric, behavioral health, or relevant field
• Must be able to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques
• The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company's exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment
• State of Virginia Fingerprint Clearance
• Must be able to pass Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (VA DBHDS) background check
• Must be able to pass Virginia Department of Social Services (VA DSS) Office of Background Investigations - Central Registry Search
• Physical Requirements
• Safely perform physical interventions (e.g., standing,

Benefits

Additional Information

We're not just behavioral health people-we're crisis people. Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery. Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we've delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support. Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth. We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing. We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission. We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference. Earn More with Shift Differentials Maximize your earnings with additional hourly pay: +$2/hr -> Monday-Thursday Nights +$6/hr -> Friday-Sunday Nights +$2/hr -> Saturday-Sunday Days

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