Licensed Practical Nurse Wage​/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

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 recovery, 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, 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!
An 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.

• 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.
• Participate in 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; weeks 2‑4 are scheduled by the Nurse Educator).
• Be available to attend orientation for a minimum of 16 hours/week to complete orientation cycle.
• Work as scheduled (up to 28 hours/week) on days and evenings, minimally every other weekend, and work holidays on a rotating basis.

• 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

• Current, in good standing, LPN licensed to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or license eligible.
• Basic computer skills; trained to complete documentation in an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Valid driver’s license that remains valid and in good standing throughout employment.

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of nursing and psychiatric nursing.
• Experience as an 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.

Applicants must list all relevant experience they wish to be considered for this position. Confirmation of receipt will be provided upon successful submission of application and résumé. A fingerprint-based criminal history check, drug screen and reference checks are required for the selected candidate. Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or volunteering persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.
COVID-19 vaccination is no longer required; however, vaccination programs are encouraged and staff may be required to disclose immunization status for infection…