Licensed Practical Nurse LPN
Mainspring Recovery·Dumfries, Virginia
Mainspring Recovery·Dumfries, Virginia
The LPN provides general clinical care and supervision to residential clients, including assessing medical needs and managing medications. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to monitor patient progress and coordinate external medical appointments.
Reports To: Director of Nursing/Executive Director
Department: Nursing
Location: On-site, Dumfries, VA
Employment Type: Full-time | Part-time | PRN | Hourly | Non-Exempt
The pay range for this position is $30 - $35 per hour, set in good faith based on the responsibilities of the role, qualifications, and market conditions.
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We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality care, ensuring that all standards of care are met, and working collaboratively with other behavioral healthcare professionals. The LPN will provide general clinical care and supervision to residential clients.
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Key responsibilities
Assess and triage client medical needs to determine whether urgent, emergent or stable, and refer clients as appropriate during daily morning sick call and throughout the day as needed.
Refer clients to urgent care, emergency department, dental, PCP, or on-site provider as clinically indicated.
Review medications for all new incoming admissions and update client profile in the medical record.
Complete initial intake including vital signs and weight for all new admissions. Monitor vital signs, weight, blood sugar, pain assessment, etc. as requested by medical and/or psychiatrist as part of client’s treatment plan.
Organize all medication carts in alphabetical order by patient name, discard and/or return any outdated or discontinued RXs.
Document progress note on all client-nurse interactions in the medical record as well as send emails to staff detailing those interactions as necessary.
Consult with admission coordinator, clinical director, and medical provider on admissions with complex medical needs, chronic care problems and/or polypharmacy.
Review process for requesting sick call appointments and medication administration times with new admissions.
Maintain an updated medication list on a daily basis as medications, dosages and administration times for clients are changed by medical providers.
Verify all labs are completed timely as ordered. Review, print and scan all lab results into client’s chart.
Notify medical provider or psychiatric provider of any abnormal lab values.
Review count for controlled substances each shift. Staff PPD screening annually and for new employees.
Consult with treatment team including counselors, therapists and recovery support specialists on client’s progress and ongoing medical care needs.
Schedule appointments with outside providers and/or specialists as referred by medical provider and/or psychiatric provider. First Aid and medication management
Review and Preparation of Documentation for Disability claims on all clients including any records requests for former clients. Patient Education for diabetes, hypertension, nutrition etc.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
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Why this role matters: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mainspring conducts, as required, job-related background checks, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history, and/or reference checks prior to employment.
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Mainspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.
