Virginia Information Technologies Agency·Staunton, Virginia
Provide direct patient care and medication administration within a safe, therapeutic psychiatric environment. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement treatment plans and guide nursing staff to facilitate patient recovery.
Title: LPN, 2nd Shift Monday-Friday
State Role Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Hiring Range: Salary up to $76,500
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Western State Hospital
General Public - G
Interested in a Monday–Friday Schedule and up to a $3,000 sign on bonus?
Western State Hospital is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM shift! No Weekends, No Mandatory Overtime.
2nd shift weekdays $3.50/hr., and weekend/holidays $3.50/hr.
Join our dedicated team and provide high-quality patient care in a safe, therapeutic environment at a state psychiatric facility that operates 24/7. This is a great opportunity to work consistent weekday hours while making a meaningful impact.
Western State Hospital 103 Valley Center Drive, Staunton, VA 24401.
Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), has been a leader in psychiatric treatment since 1828. WSH is a 302-bed Joint Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. Just 30 minutes from vibrant university towns, our hospital serves adults with serious mental health needs and is nationally recognized for our Psychosocial Rehabilitation “Learning” programs.
WSH provides a modern clinical setting and a therapeutic environment for patients, supported by highly qualified staff. Employees also enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Shenandoah Valley, with nearby cities such as Charlottesville and Harrisonburg offering dining, entertainment, and outdoor activities, making Staunton an attractive place to live and work.
Position Overview LPN will provide direct patient care in a safe, therapeutic environment for a specific patient population in a 24/7 psychiatric hospital that conforms to care and treatment policies and procedures and demonstrates knowledge of population specific needs and competencies.
Providing quality care as a part of an interdisciplinary team
Provide work direction to PNA staff, under supervision of an RN
Maintaining accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment
Creating healthy interpersonal interactions on adult acute admissions unit, geriatric unit, and extended rehabilitation service unit
Observing and reporting feedback regarding interventions, treatments, behaviors, physical and emotional wellbeing, and other situations
Documenting and communicating
Using specialized training for promoting mental wellness recovery
Prioritizes time to meet patient’s needs and provides direct patient care duties as assigned and when finished with medication administration.
Implements all individual treatment plans as written.
Administer medications, does treatments, and reports and documents patient education and response according to policy and procedure
The Nursing Department provides 24-hour direct care services to psychiatric patients. The goal of care is to facilitate discharge to a less restrictive setting by assisting patients to improve and/or maintain their physical, mental and social functioning. This nursing care goal is achieved in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
Communicate clearly and respectfully using written, verbal, and electronic methods while following the chain of command.
Demonstrate openness to feedback by listening, asking clarifying questions, and applying suggestions.
Provide direct patient care by assessing needs, implementing treatment plans, and prioritizing care tasks.
Administer medications and treatments accurately, follow medication policies 100% of the time, and document education, responses, and any errors.
Deliver patient care using recovery-oriented and trauma-informed principles.
Support unit milieu management by applying TOVA principles, assisting the RN, and guiding PCTs in daily care needs.
Participate in psychosocial rehabilitation malls and maintain medication room supplies, equipment checks, and documentation per policy.
Utilize the Electronic Health Record effectively and provide patient medication information under RN supervision.
Complete all required in-services, annual competencies, and training in a timely manner. Demonstrate reliability by following attendance policies, flexing schedules as needed, assisting coworkers, responding to duress alarms, and completing assignments thoroughly.
Additional Considerations: Psych Nursing experience Veteran or Veteran Spouse Bilingual in Spanish
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you clearly and specifically detail all relevant work experience; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.
All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.
Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.
Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify
Human
Resources at (540) 332-8300 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We strongly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply to the state application and respond accordingly.
Name: Elizabeth Weber
Phone: 540-332-8056
elizabeth.weber@dbhds.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter [https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx] or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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.
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