MH Nurse, LPN - Crisis Stabilization Services - Job Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Company: Rappahannock Area Community Services Board
Location: Richmond
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description OVERVIEW Provides assessment
assistance and direct care medical services and supports to
participants of the Sunshine Lady House for Mental Health Wellness
and Recovery offering Crisis Stabilization and medically monitored
detoxification services. This position assists the staff
psychiatrist, nurse practitioner and consulting health care
provider in the prescription, administration and monitoring of
medication, discharge planning and general daily patient care. This
position works an 8 to 10 hour shift on a rotating schedule,
including weekends. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide general
nursing care to program participants. Administer prescribed
medication/treatments in accordance with approved nursing
techniques and documentation of same. Observe persons
served-recording significant conditions, reactions to
medication/treatments and significant incidents. Assist with
admission process as necessary. Assist with formulation and
implementation of treatment plans. Facilitate groups. Attends
required team meetings, staff meetings, conferences, and
in-services as assigned. Provide complete/accurate shift report to
oncoming staff. Maintain drug count and count drugs at end of
shift. Responsible for monitoring person served activity in
multiple program activities during all hours of program operation.
Assists individuals with personal hygiene and grooming activities.
Encourages and monitors participation in the daily program
schedule, communicates problems to treatment team, and participates
in participant recreation. Transports or escorts individuals to
various activities and to and from the program. Respond to medical
emergencies and other potential crisis situations. Takes and
records vital signs and observes for changes in behaviors and
symptoms. Administers and records orders of medication. Assists in
assessment of person served progress in conjunction with treatment
team. Orders, inventories and secures pharmaceuticals for use by
program individuals; provides for adequate first aid supplies and
materials at the Crisis Stabilization Program. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of the principles, standards,
practices and techniques related to Licensed Practical Nursing in
Virginia. Experience working in a psychiatric and /or detox setting
and knowledge of treatment modalities. Thorough knowledge of the
characteristics and precautions to be taken in the administration
of medication. Basic knowledge of disease concept of chemical
dependency, communicable disease concepts and other infectious
disease issues. Ability to accurately maintain medical records.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with
persons served, Crisis staff, physicians and others contacted in
the course of work. Ability to follow standards of operation set
forth by the RACSB. TYPICAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Completion of training for LPN with at least one year experience
working in the medical and behavioral health field working persons
with MH/SA co-occurring diagnosis or equivalent
education/experience. LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS Valid Virginia
L.P.N. license. Valid VA driver's license. OTHER Must possess all
qualifications and skills required by federal and state regulations
to bill Medicaid for the services provided. See Medicaid Billing
Addendum. ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL EXPOSURE Work involves
considerable exposure to disagreeable environmental conditions such
as the requirements to interact with clients having unsanitary
behaviors, poor hygiene and contagious illness and/or are
potentially violent; drive a vehicle in inclement, if not severe
weather; occasionally physically assist and/or lift clients in the
course of care or moderate weight objects in connection with
operating the facility. RELATIONSHIPS Relationships require
advanced communication and interpersonal skills and the use of
specialized techniques to elicit information from and convey
information to clients including hostile and abusive individuals
and client families; coordinate resident care within the department
and community partners; lead meetings, conduct briefings and make
presentations. RACSB maintains a drug-free workplace environment.
All candidates who receive conditional offers of employment must
successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and
background check, including criminal history, driving record, and
verification of credentials. Additionally, employees are subject to
random drug testing throughout their employment. Our comprehensive
screening program reflects our commitment to maintaining a safe,
healthy workplace and providing high-quality services to our
community.
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