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Licensed Practical Nurse
City of Norfolk
Community Services Board
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Salary
$63,353.90 - $106,139.88
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 11, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
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Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a Licensed Practical Nurse working at the Norfolk Community Services Board, where you'll provide medical and psychiatric care to people dealing with mental health issues, substance use, and related challenges, including giving medications, doing assessments, and educating on health.
It's based at the Co-occurring Recovery Center in Norfolk, Virginia, and involves supporting recovery in a community-focused setting.
A good fit would be someone compassionate with nursing experience, especially in mental health or addiction services, who enjoys helping others stabilize and thrive.
Key Requirements
- Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Virginia
- Experience in psychiatric nursing, medication administration, and injections
- Skills in performing intake assessments, vital signs monitoring, and phlebotomy
- Ability to administer first aid, immunizations, and treatments while documenting accurately
- Proficiency in screenings, health education, and maintaining patient records
- Knowledge of substance withdrawal monitoring and care planning
- Compliance with city, state, and federal healthcare standards
Full Job Description
Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
The Norfolk Community Services Board (NCSB) provides treatment, support, and education to the community with a focus on mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and housing and homelessness. Norfolk CSB provides services to persons in acute crisis as well as integrated, person-centered, and recovery-oriented programming for persons needing assistance and support stabilizing in the community.
Today, the NCSB provides treatment and rehabilitation services to over 6,000 Norfolk citizens yearly. The NCSB seeks team members interested in providing skilled services in a public service environment and dedicated to supporting a positive work and treatment environment. Please join us as we provide hope and recovery opportunities for the people we serve.
The NCSB is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The LPN provides nursing healthcare services and education within various City of Norfolk departments and programs. Performs intake assessments, administers first aid and medications, screenings and administrative duties, as well as prepares for local disasters. Practices within acceptable standards in accordance with all city, state, and federal requirements. This position specifically will be assigned to the Co-occurring Recover Center located at the Tidewater Drive Center.
Department Hiring Salary Range: $63,353-$72,700
Requirements
- Provides general medical and psychiatric nursing services including but not limited to, medication administration, injections, phlebotomy, vital sign determinations, monitoring of substance withdrawal syndromes, and other assessments as required.
- Performs intake assessments by obtaining medical histories and testing and recording present medical conditions.
- Administers first aid by assessing the injuries or illness, determining the necessary care to provide and completing the necessary documentation and phone calls.
- Administers medication, immunizations, and treatments by reviewing and clarifying the physician's orders, recording medication administration accurately, and serving as a liaison between physicians, nursing staff, children, parents, and other staff within the department.
- Performs screenings, per specific department requirements, and records test results, composes referrals, and arranges for follow-up as necessary
- Performs administrative duties by establishing and maintaining health records for all patients, developing individualized care plans, entering information into various electronic systems, and disseminating information to physicians, supervisors, and other staff members.
- Provides health education by setting up health and safety programs, consulting with the general public regarding health concerns, attending meetings, serving as a case manager and making home visits to evaluate patient needs.
- Prepares for local disasters by attending training sessions, participating in drills, reviewing disaster protocols, and being available to serve the community in the event of a disaster.
Qualifications
Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with a two year associate's degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school. Appropriate certifications may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.One year of experience in a medical environment performing patient care duties.
Additional Information
- Requires licensure by Commonwealth of Virginia as Practical Nurse, or if licensed in another state to be eligible via Nursing Licensure Compact.
- Must be in good standing with the Board of Nurse Examiners, and currently certified in CPR.
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