Life Center of Galax·Galax, Virginia
Provide medical evaluations and treatment for patients with substance use disorders under the supervision of a Medical Director. Responsibilities include formulating treatment plans, charting clinical observations, and collaborating with medical staff to ensure quality patient care.
Overview Full-time LPN for Evenings at our Life Center of Galax $28 - $38 per hour based on years of experience & education $20k sign on bonus Life Center of Galax/Hillsville is Virginia's leading residential, outpatient and detox rehab center providing high quality and personalized treatment for over 50 years. The programs we offer are designed to improve patients’ lives by effectively treating any existing substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring mental health concerns. At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
PURPOSE STATEMENT: Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice, as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice in carrying out care plan objectives and goals. · Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety. · Collaborate with others to ensure that patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints. · Provide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs. · Apply appropriate interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and address maintenance of wellness. · Discuss the care provided with patient and listen to their concerns. Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors. · Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patient, visitors, coworkers and others involved in the patient's treatment in an effective manner. · Provide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physicians orders and/or current practice. · Maintain standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with facility policy and procedures, other external governing and credentialing bodies, performance improvement standards and psychiatric nursing standards. · Responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient symptoms, responses and progress. OTHER FUNCTIONS: · Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: · Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required. · One or more years' of nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: · Current LPN/LVN license as required by state. · CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). · First aid may be required based on state or facility. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. AHLPN #LI-LCG #ST-1
Requires a Master's in Nursing from a Nurse Practitioner program and Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner. Candidates must hold a valid state license and a DEA license, with a preference for at least one year of practicing experience.
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.
