Licensed Practical Nurse Wage​/Evenings

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse Wage (Days/Evenings)
Title:

Licensed Practical Nurse (Days/Evenings)

State Role

Title:

49111

Hiring Range: $28.75/hr

Pay Band: 3

Agency:
Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:

Southern Va Mental Health Inst

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Job Duties

THIS IS A WAGE POSITION WITH NO BENEFITS

Come Join our team of LPNs that makes a difference!

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental services support individuals by promoting recover, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life. DBHDS operates 12 facilities: 8 behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured, intensive services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, or need substance use disorder services.

DBHDS is committed to a life of possibilities for all Virginians. This position will work at SVMHI is a 72-bed, Joint Commission and CMS accredited inpatient psychiatric hospital operated by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

DBHDS is seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Professionals. New LPN graduates are welcome to apply!

A LPN at DBHDS is responsible for providing advanced nursing care for patients with psychiatric disorders in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, as well as nursing standards and regulations.

LPNs are also responsible for safely implementing the use of Seclusion/Restraints including knowledge of physical/emotional risk factors of the patients served at the facility.

This position will:

Successfully complete BLS, Therapeutic Options (TO) and other required training upon employment at facility.

Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills, team focused care and professional approach.

Displays the ability to plan, implement and evaluate care utilizing knowledge of pharmacology, psychiatric and physical disorders, and cultural needs of the individual psychiatric patient.

Presents good clinical knowledge and resource to staff.

Competitive Shift Differentials

1st shift weekend-$3.00 per hour

2nd shift-weekday-$3.50 per hour/2nd shift weekend/holidays-$3.50 per hour

3rd shift-weekday-$2.50 per hour/3rd shift weekend/holidays-$4.00 per hour

This position requires completion of a 4-week New Employee Orientation for on-the-job training. Orientation hours are from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with a one hour lunch break for Orientation Week 1 (no flexibility for Week
1) and then as scheduled by the Nurse Educator for the remaining Orientation Weeks 2-4, which will include some days/evenings.

NOTE:

There is some flexibility for the remaining orientation schedule with coordination with the Nurse Educator; however, must be available to attend orientation for a minimum of 16 hours/week to complete orientation cycle.

This position will work as scheduled (up to 28 hours/week) on days and evenings. This position will work minimally every other weekend and will work holidays on a rotating basis.

Minimum Qualifications

Current, in good standing, LPN licensed to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or license eligible.

This position requires basic computer skills as you will be trained to complete documentation in an Electronic Health Record (EHR).

A valid driver's license is required and must remain valid and in good standing throughout employment.

This position will also require:

Knowledge of the theory and practice of nursing and psychiatric nursing.

Successfully complete BLS, Therapeutic Options (TO) and other required training upon employment at facility.

Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills, team focused care and professional approach.

Additional Considerations

Experience as a LPN in a psychiatric healthcare facility, acute care, long-term or correctional setting.

Veterans and people with National Service.

Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English.

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.

Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A fingerprint-based criminal history check, drug screen and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and 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.

DBHDS facilities are no longer…