Intake (LPN)

About the role

• Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Reports To: Director of Nursing/Executive Director
• Department: Nursing
• Location: On-site, Dumfries, VA
• Employment Type: Full-time | Part-time | PRN | Hourly | Non-Exempt

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $30 - $35 per hour, set in good faith based on the responsibilities of the role, qualifications, and market conditions. Applicable shift differentials:

$1 per hour 4:00-7:00pm $2 per hour 7:00pm-7:00am

Job Summary

The Intake Nurse provides knowledgeable, compassionate, and clinically sound nursing care through initial and ongoing patient assessments and care coordination for Residential, PHP/IOP, and/or LIR clients. This role is essential to ensuring a safe, thorough, and supportive admission process while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and collaboration across treatment teams.

The Intake Nurse supports patients and families during a potentially stressful transition into care and ensures all medical, safety, and compliance requirements are met upon admission.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial patient assessments to obtain medical history, current health status, and presenting concerns related to admission.
• Record and document vital signs, medications, allergies, and other relevant patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members to support individualized care planning.
• Ensure patients are comfortable and have access to necessary medications, medical supplies, and personal belongings upon admission.
• Complete medication inventories for all medications brought in by clients and accurately enter information into the EMR.
• Perform nursing assessments including, but not limited to, body searches, urine drug screens, vital signs, and withdrawal assessments (COWS/CIWA).
• Monitor patient condition and respond promptly to immediate healthcare needs during the intake and admission process.
• Provide emotional support, education, and reassurance to patients and families throughout the admission process.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant nursing documentation in the EMR.
• For the Dumfries location only, commute between the main residential facility and the PHP facility (approximately 2 miles) to meet nursing needs of PHP and LIR clients, including performing daily urine drug screens.
• Maintain compliance with all nursing standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support clinical operations and continuity of care.

Minimum Qualifications

Education / Credentials

• Current Virginia state Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
• Must maintain active licensure in accordance with the standards of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Experience

• Minimum of 6 months of Licensed Practical Nurse clinical experience.
• Intake or initial patient assessment experience required.
• CPR certification preferred; certification required upon hire if not already obtained.
• Mental health and residential substance use disorder nursing experience preferred.

Knowledge / Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to visually assess patient's behavior and distinguish changes in emotions and conditions.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Able to work independently and with a team.

Working Conditions

• Direct care position
• Full-time, Friday - Sunday | 8:30am - 7pm
• Why This Role Matters

Pre-Employment Requirements

Mainspring conducts, as required, job-related background checks, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history, and/or reference checks prior to employment.