LPN

Title: LPN

State Role Title: 49111

Hiring Range: $52004 $71765; Salary to Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Central State Hospital

Agency Website: Type: General Public G

Job Duties

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870 when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property with a scheduled completion date of 2026.

CSH maintains the only maximumsecurity treatment facility in the state 111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the persons individual needs recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication evidencebased group and individual therapy peer support psychosocial rehabilitation vocational training preparation for court and treatment for substance use.

KSAs and or Competencies required to successfully perform the work:

Knowledge of principles and practices of practical nursing and pharmacology.
Demonstrated ability to use knowledge judgment and skill as clearly defined by licensure regulations to provide treatment and care of patients with mental illnesses as well as physical illnesses.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to implement a variety of nursing actions and individualized treatment interventions in complex care situations as well as identify indicators of risk that should and must be reported to a Registered Nurse or physician.
Ability to provide teaching for individuals and groups that promotes independence in personal care and daily living.
Ability to provide and accept positive and corrective feedback.
Ability to collaborate problem solve and negotiate with peers colleagues of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team and all departments and disciplines.
Ability to utilize effective oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of pharmacology psychiatric and physical conditions and biopsychosocial needs of patients.
Ability to adjust and adapt care to patients developmental and cultural needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program.
Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Valid Virginia Drivers License.

Additional Considerations

Prior experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse or previous direct care work experience in mental health.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Central State Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin political affiliation disability genetic information age retaliation parental status pregnancy military service/status or other nonmerit factor. We commit to a diverse and inclusive workforce that is reflective of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

In addition the Commonwealth of Virginia/Central State Hospital offers excellent health and life insurance benefits access to ShortTerm (STD) and LongTerm (LTD) Disability benefits twelve 12 paid holidays and other leave benefits and a state retirement plan with options for taxdeferred retirement savings including employer matching.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
For consideration interested applicants must apply by completing the online application and/or submit a resume. However emailed faxed and handdelivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. on the listed closing date. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Central State Hospital welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.

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In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting supporting and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

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In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.