Licensed Practical Nurse - Mental Health jobs in Chesapeake, VA

PORT Health’s mission is to improve the lives, health and well-being of individuals and families dealing with substance use and mental health disorders. We are seeking a compassionate, caring, and dedicated Nursing professional to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary team designed to provide or arrange access to a full continuum of care for adults and youths. 

What You’ll Do

As the Nursing Professional, you will be responsible for providing medication administration, giving injections, care coordination, and other nursing services to clients addicted to opiates. These services include assessment, evaluation, medication administration, community consultation, aftercare and follow-up support. The ability to multi-task and think outside the box are critical skills to success in this integral team position. 

How You’ll Benefit 

You’ll earn a competitive salary between $22 to $26 /hour based on your licensure, skills and experience. This position offers a flexible schedule Monday-Friday primarily from 8 am-5 pm, every other Saturday, and provides backup to the Methadone dosing nurse as needed. We also offer benefits to those regularly working 30 hours or more per week. 

Our benefits include:

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits 
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, when needed
• Lots of Merchant Discounts to improve your purchasing power!
• Reimbursement for work-related travel
• Professional development and opportunities for staff training

What We’re Looking For

To join our team as the Nursing Professional you must be able to take client vitals, process admissions, administer all oral and injectable medication, assist in specimen collection, be able to assist the physician as needed and have Behavioral Health experience. We also require:

• Knowledge of substance abuse withdrawal symptoms
• Have a valid NC LPN Nursing license 
• Experience in Methadone/Opioid Treatment programs preferred
• Maintain valid state appropriate driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work

If you’re a kind, caring nursing professional seeking a rewarding opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the daily lives of the people you will help, please apply at our website at www.porthealth.org

About Port Health

PORT Health’s mission is to improve the lives, health and well-being of individuals and families dealing with substance use and mental health disorders by providing a comprehensive range of services that treat the whole person and empower patients to find their way forward. Learn more at porthealth.org

We believe in a diverse and inclusive culture that leverages unique strengths, perspectives and viewpoints of its workforce can and will advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That’s why we listen, seek to understand and act to make our organization a safe place for individuals to be their authentic selves.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!