Licensed Practical Nurse Wage (DaysEvenings)

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: 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 drivers 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 required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions contact the Office of Human Resources.

Commonwealths Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion individuals with disabilities are encouraged 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 Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: or call DARS at . Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at for assistance.

DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. 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. Minorities Individuals with Disabilities Veterans and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

SVMHI uses Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment.

SVMHI is a smoke and vape-free facility in all buildings and outside facility grounds.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

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.