Travel LPN / LVN - Psychiatric
Culpeper, VA
American Medical Staffing
5x8 hrs, Evenings

We’re living in the new normal. Lives and careers look different today. So why shouldn’t you have a role that delivers excitement, fewer restrictions, and brings you closer to loved ones? At American Medical Staffing (AMS), we believe in supporting the pioneers who embody the sense of adventure each new placement brings and we’re looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse for a Corrections contract assignment.

Job Title: LPN:  Inpatient Substance Use Disorder Nurse
Location: Culpeper, VA
Setting: Drug Treatment Facility
Pay Range: up to $1500 weekly gross
Schedule: 12:00p-8:00p, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday with flexibility to work a weekend
Contract Length: 8 weeks with the potential for extension
Candidate Type: Local and traveler friendly

Requirements:

• 1 year of experience as an LPN
• Qualified applicants MUST have at least 3 - 6 months of experience in the correctional, detox, or mental health setting. MAT experience preferred. 
• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse license
• Be willing to obtain VA licensure

Why Choose American Medical Staffing?

• Day-One Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans with no waiting period.
• Wellness PTO: Build 1 or 2 weeks of paid time off into your contract.
• Hotel Discounts: Save up to 60% on hotel bookings with access to 700,000+ discounted properties.
• Loyalty Program: Earn financial incentives automatically based on hours worked and assignment type.
• Referral Program: $500 for you and $500 for each referral after 450 hours—no limits
• Working Advantage: Access exclusive discounts on retail, entertainment, and travel.
• Scrub Discount: 20% off all scrubs through our customized AMS store.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) options to help you plan for the future.
• Compliance & Credentialing Support: Let us handle the logistics so you can focus on patient care.

Responsibilities

As a healthcare professional in a Corrections facility, you’ll play a critical role in serving a unique and often underserved patient population. Your care will directly impact patient safety, wellness, and rehabilitation. A few of the responsibilities include:

• As an LPN in a substance abuse setting you will provide and/or assists with care, counseling, education and consultation to clients; Work is performed under regular supervision.
• Evaluates pre-screenings, conducts intake assessments including CIWA/COWS to determine appropriateness for admission.
• Consults with referral sources about medication and health treatment plan/order medications; keeps stock medications; assesses clients for special diets; performs AIMS; gives injections; assists clients with obtaining medications.
• Orders prescribed and over the counter medications; maintain medication stock; performs medication counts each shift; maintains STAT box; disposes of unused/expired medications.
• Develops, shares, research, and provides client education about medications, STD/HIV/other illness and about addiction and withdrawal.
• Provides HIV/other diseases education as well as substance abuse counseling.
• Provides crisis intervention and medical services for residential clients when needed.
• Documents in clients records on a daily basis; assists with treatment plan; complies with agency and regulatory requirements.
• Works with other tech as a team to provide case coordination with clients and community resources to assure continuity of care; performs environmental management assisted by tech.

Apply now to take the next step in your journey.

American Medical Staffing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or any other non-merit factor.