Licensed Practical Nurse (part-time)

Licensed Practical Nurse (part-time)

Salary

$26.97 - $36.40 Hourly

Location

Chesterfield, VA

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

26-00871

Department

Mental Health Support Services

Opening Date

06/15/2026

Closing Date

7/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

Who We Are:

Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) is the provider of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services for children and adults in Chesterfield County. We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate part-time Licensed Practical Nurse to provide professional nursing care and services to our consumers in our residential homes. In this role, you get the opportunity to build lasting relationships while practicing your nursing skills!

Minimum Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED; graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing. Two or more years of experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred. Experience with an electronic health record preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working knowledge of the principles and practices of practical nursing; of medical terminology. Ability to apply simple nursing techniques; to record accurate information on patients charts; to follow verbal and written directions; to follow established policies and procedures; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to operate a personal computer and related software and other standard office equipment; to interact with a variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds and of varying ages; to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.

Additional Requirements:

Possess licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Virginia Board of Nursing.

Current valid driver's license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.

This position is considered Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Takes, monitors, and records vital signs (e.g. temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration rate);
• Observes, records and reports symptoms, reactions and changes in patient condition;
• Performs triage;
• Assists physicians and registered nurses during patient examinations;
• Prepares and administers prescribed medications, treatments and therapies;
• Inventories, orders and stocks medications and medical supplies;
• Educates staff, families, and patients on routine care and prevention procedures;
• Maintains medical charts and records;
• Schedules patients appointments;
• Transports individuals to medical appointments, and
• Performs other work as required.

PLEASE NOTE: Position open until filled (first review to begin June 22, 2026).

Shift

Weekdays & weekends; hours will vary based on business needs; overnight shifts and some evening shifts needed

Work Location

Mental Health Support Services

Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

For information on county benefits, view Employee Benefits Summary.

Employer Chesterfield County

Address Human Resources Department

9901 Lori Road / P.O. Box 40

Chesterfield, Virginia, 23832

Phone 804-748-1551 (Office)

Website http://www.chesterfield.gov