LPN - 49111

Title: LPN - 49111

State Role Title:

Hiring Range: Min. Salary: $53564/yr - Salary Commensurate with Relevant Years of Experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

SWVMHI in Marion VA is recruiting for a LPN - AM shift for Geriatrics Ward E/F to join its talented and dedicated Nursing Service Team.

Working at Least Every Other Weekend Shift Differentials and Weekend/Holiday Supplements Available

LPNs assist in providing nursing care to individuals served by:
Using the Nursing Process to implement and evaluate nursing care delivery as reflected on the Nursing Care Plan part of the individuals Interdisciplinary Treatment Plan
Creating healthy interpersonal interactions with individuals on adult acute admission units
geriatric unit and extended rehabilitation service unit
Maintaining accountability in a safe secure and therapeutic environment for individuals
Administering medications providing treatments assisting with activities and education and other direct care services
Documenting in the Electronic Health Record regarding observations communications
education interventions treatments responses and behaviors
Under supervision of RN overseeing care given by the Psychiatric Care Technicians

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Virginia prior to beginning role.

Additional Considerations

* Experience working in a psychiatric healthcare facility acute care long-term care or
correctional setting is preferred.

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.

Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SWVMHI) only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. For classified positions postings will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

SWVMHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer located in Marion VA. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability.

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities or call DARS at or DBVI at .

A fingerprint-based criminal history check a Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check and drug testing is required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1 the Department of Behavioral Health & 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 (Go to the code sections to see barrier crimes and related information).

Contact Information

Name: Rebecca Richardson

Phone:

Email:

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). Service-Connected 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.