LPN - Psychiatric and Acute Care
Location: WV
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week; 5x 8-hour shifts; days/evenings/nights
Start: Specific date or Immediate openings
Duration: Contract length, e.g., 13 weeks; or Ongoing
Pay Frequency: Weekly pay
About the Role
ShareSTAFF is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for contract assignments with West Virginia state-operated healthcare facilities, including acute care psychiatric and acute care settings. Working alongside registered nurses, physicians, and the broader care team, you will provide direct nursing care, administer medications and treatments, and keep patient records current. The patient population includes adults with mental health disorders and related physical conditions, so you will balance clinical tasks with the emotional and physical comfort and safety of each patient. This role suits LPNs who stay steady during medical and psychiatric emergencies, communicate clearly with physicians and families, and handle confidential information with care.
What We Offer
- Weekly pay - every week, on time
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible employees
- Referral bonuses - earn extra when you refer a fellow healthcare professional
- Dedicated recruiter support before, during, and after your assignment
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel assignments
- Travel reimbursement
- Extension opportunities and access to new assignments nationwide
What You'll Do
- Provide direct nursing care to patients under the direction of professional nursing and medical staff, within the scope of your LPN license
- Administer medications according to physician orders, give injections and immunizations, and teach patients about their medications and possible side effects
- Take and record temperatures, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations, and collect specimens for testing
- Screen patients, record medical information, and assist physicians and registered nurses with examinations and treatments
- Start intravenous fluids in acute care settings
- Assist with care planning and complete timely documentation in the electronic medical record per facility policy
- Respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies as part of the care team
- Communicate with physicians about each patient's care regimen to meet patient care needs
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, such as grooming and personal hygiene, and support their emotional and physical comfort and safety
- Respond to inquiries from family members, advocates, and other interested parties in line with confidentiality laws and HIPAA
- Testify in court and commitment hearings when appropriate and necessary
- Set up and clean examination areas and deliver all services consistent with the applicable standard of care
What You Bring - Required
- Active LPN license issued by the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses, or an active multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) license, with no prior or pending disciplinary action (non-negotiable)
- For acute care psychiatric facility assignments: minimum 1 year of LPN experience with working knowledge of mental health concepts, health disorders, related physical conditions, and treatment approaches (hard requirement; candidates without this experience will not be considered for psychiatric assignments)
- For acute care assignments: completed IV therapy course and venipuncture training that permits you to start intravenous fluids
- Must be able to complete pre-placement requirements
What You Bring - Preferred
- Experience in a behavioral health, psychiatric, or state hospital setting
- Experience in an acute care hospital setting
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Crisis prevention or de-escalation training (such as CPI or similar)
- Familiarity with electronic medical record documentation
About ShareSTAFF
ShareSTAFF connects nursing and allied health professionals with travel and contract assignments at hospitals, state facilities, and healthcare organizations nationwide. With more than a decade of experience and lasting relationships with healthcare facilities across the country, we specialize in matching skilled clinicians with assignments where they can make a real impact on patient care. Our healthcare division supports physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and allied health professionals across behavioral health, acute care, long-term care, practical nursing, and more.
How to Apply
Ready to bring your LPN expertise to West Virginia's state healthcare facilities? Click "Apply Now" below or contact our recruiting team to discuss this opportunity.
ShareSTAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. ShareSTAFF participates in E-Verify; employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. #hcco1 #zr