Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

State Role Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Hiring Range: $50,489 Minimum - Commensurate w/Experience - Shift Differential

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Va Center for Behavioral Rehab

Agency Website: https://vcbr.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

~ $2,500 Sign-On Bonus for eligible LPN’s
~Shift Differential: Evening $3.50/Hour Weekday & Weekend
Nights $2.50/Hour Weekday & $4.00/Hour Weekend


The Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (VCBR), located in Burkeville, VA is recruiting for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) - Evening Shift. VCBR is a behavioral treatment center recognized for its excellence by securely housing and treating civilly committed sex offenders. VCBR provides recovery, opportunity and support to residents so they may safely return to their communities and is the only facility in the Commonwealth that provides such service.
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides quality nursing care to SVP adult residents within scope of licensure. This position will be an integral part of a team that strives to uphold the professional image of VCBR and its Nursing Department; utilizes knowledge base and experience to provide nursing care to residents; maintains a safe and therapeutic environment, using the least restrictive measures necessary; and supports the rights and dignity of the residents and their families.

Minimum Qualifications

~ Licensed (or license eligible) as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Virginia.
~ Knowledge of practical nursing, administering medication, psychiatric disorders, and resident social needs.
~ The ability to implement planned nursing care and to provide guidance to other staff as needed.

Additional Considerations

~ Experience in a psychiatric and/or correctional setting is preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check; employment verification; and verification of education (relevant to employment).

Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific (“barrier”) crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending (“barrier”) charges (Go to the code section to see barrier crimes and related information).

This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the date of this posting.

Please provide all relevant work experience. In describing your relevant experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the American with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at (804) 766-3277 during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCBR offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of health plan, paid life insurance and retirement plans, discounts, employee referral programs, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave.

VCBR is a tobacco-free, smoke-free work environment.

VCBR is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer, that provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, and active members of the Virginia National Guard and/or U.S. Military Reserve members to apply, and to respond accordingly on the state application.

Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (VCBR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all applicants regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encourage to apply. EEO/AA/TTY. This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the date of this posting.

Contact Information

Name: Shanon Gardner

Phone: 804-766-3326

Email: shanon.gardner@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.