Licensed Practical Nurse; Night Shift

Overview

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (Night Shift)

State Role

Title:

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hiring Range: $53,564 - $73,918

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Hiram Davis Medical Center

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Clinical knowledge of principles and practices of practical nursing and ability to implement planned nursing care and provide guidance to other staff. Knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, body mechanics, nursing procedures, growth and development, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Skills in performing patient assessments, medication administration, tube feedings, sterile and non-sterile treatments, suctioning, tracheotomy care and catherterizations. Ability to carry out nursing care procedures including the physical ability to turn, bend & lift helpless patients without restrictions.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing along with the ability to work overtime as needed.

• Current licensure as LPN with the Virginia State Board of Nursing.
• Graduation from an accredited School of Practical Nursing along with successful completion of an acceptable Pharmacology course.
• Proven experience as a licensed practical nurse in a long-term care setting or in a facility providing care to the mentally ill or mentally retarded.

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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.

Application Requirements:
Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.

You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.

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

Background Investigation:
All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

• Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations:
Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at  during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity:
The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly…