- Salary
- $30+/hr
- Location
- Staunton, Virginia
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
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Position Snapshot
Location: Staunton, VA
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM-11:00 PM OR Monday-Friday, 11:00 PM-7:00 AM
Pay: Based on experience
Sign-On / Retention Bonus: $5,000 for full-time new-hire LPNs; paid at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year of employment
Work Setting: On-site at a Crisis Therapeutic Home (CTH) serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and behavioral health needs
Position Type: Full-Time
Make an Impact With Us
Do you want work that makes a meaningful difference in your community? Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Virginia REACH Crisis Therapeutic Home (CTH) team in Staunton, Virginia.
Virginia REACH provides crisis prevention, intervention, and stabilization services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who are experiencing behavioral health challenges. The Crisis Therapeutic Home offers short-term residential support in a warm, home-like setting designed to help individuals stabilize, build coping skills, and safely transition back to their homes and communities. Through person-centered care and clinical excellence, the program improves quality of life while reducing the need for hospitalization or more restrictive levels of care.
As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you'll provide direct nursing care, medication administration, health assessments, and education to individuals receiving crisis stabilization services. You'll work alongside an interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, compassionate care that supports both physical and behavioral health needs.
Please Note: REACH Region I is now under new management with Easterseals PORT Health. We welcome both new applicants and those who have previously applied.
What You'll Do
- Provide compassionate nursing care and medical support to individuals with I/DD and co-occurring behavioral health needs.
- Administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with physician orders and clinical protocols.
- Conduct nursing assessments and monitor individuals' physical and behavioral health needs.
- Educate and empower individuals regarding their mental and physical health.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, person-centered care.
- Document nursing services, assessments, observations, and interventions in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintain compliance with all clinical, regulatory, and quality standards.
- Provide occasional transportation support for medical appointments as needed.
What You Bring
We're looking for someone who brings the experience, skills, and commitment needed to succeed in this role.
- REQUIRED: Current, unrestricted Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
- Knowledge of mental health and intellectual/developmental disability systems of care preferred.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and clinical documentation skills.
- Experience providing crisis prevention and intervention services preferred.
- Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
- Commitment to person-centered care and supporting individuals during times of crisis.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Why Join Easterseals PORT Health?
Easterseals PORT Health is a trusted and compassionate organization providing disability, mental health, and substance use services across North Carolina and Virginia. Purpose, dedication, and empathy guide the way we support our neighbors and one another.
For benefits-eligible positions, our total rewards package may include:
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage + FSA
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program and legal services
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility where applicable
- Sign-on and retention bonus payouts at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year
About Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health helps people with disabilities, mental health and/or substance use challenges, their families, and our employees embrace their potential, access opportunities, build resilience, and thrive. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery.
Our 2,800-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 children, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
Need assistance with the application process or an accommodation? Contact [email protected].
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