LPN- Day Shift
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Job Location:
Staunton, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title: LPN- Day Shift
State Role Title:Licensed Practical Nurse
Hiring Range: $53564 Compensation varies depending on experience
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location:Western State Hospital
Agency Website: Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
WSH is currently offering a $3000 sign-on bonus for LPNs who are new to DBHDS or who have not been employed with DBHDS within the past year.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1st Shift
Western State Hospital is currently looking for fresh graduates or experienced and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our team on 1st.
Schedule: This position works a set 12-hour shift on a two-week rotating schedule. Employees work 36 hours one week and 48 hours the following week or vice versa. Available shifts are 7:00 a.m.7:30 p.m.
If you are looking to build your nursing career in a setting where your skills and compassion make a difference every day we encourage you to apply.
Who We Are
Western State Hospital part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is a 302-bed Joint Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility nestled in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. Just 30 minutes from vibrant university towns our hospital serves adults with serious mental health needs and is nationally recognized for our Psychosocial Rehabilitation Learning programs.
We are proud to be a leader in behavioral health care innovation and patient-centered outcomes. Our team of compassionate highly skilled professionals is committed to recovery self-determination and wellness for all individuals we serve.
WSH is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide direct patient care in a safe therapeutic environment for a diverse patient population in a 24/7 psychiatric hospital. LPNs will adhere to established care and treatment policies demonstrating a clear understanding of patient-specific needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide work direction to PNA staff under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN).
Maintain accountability for a safe secure and therapeutic environment.
Foster healthy interpersonal interactions within various units (adult acute admissions geriatric and extended rehabilitation).
Observe document and report on patient treatments behaviors and overall wellbeing.
Administer medication and treatments while ensuring continuity of care through effective communication.
Promote health and wellness education and monitor the functionality of equipment.
Perform skilled nursing care for patients with complex mental and physical conditions within the scope of an LPN license.
Monitor and document vital signs in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Assist individuals with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
Provide one-on-one direct observations.
Utilize de-escalation techniques to manage behavioral situations.
Shift Differential:
1st shift (weekends and holidays): $3.00/hr.
2nd shift (weekdays weekends and holidays): $3.50/hr.
What We Offer
Outstanding State Benefits
o Generous Paid Time Off:
o 13 Paid Holidays
o 12 Vacation Days
o 8 Sick Days
o 4 Family/Personal Days annually
Comprehensive Insurance Options:
o Low-cost comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance
o Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage
o Group Life and Optional Life Insurance
o Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Career Development & Financial Perks:
o Continuing Education Support
o Training Opportunities
o Exclusive State Employee Discounts
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of illness and treatment modalities to include medication administration.
Ability to implement nursing care plan and provide guidance to other staff.
Ability to delegate and supervise nursing staff. Effective communication (written verbal and sign).
Ability to participate in interdisciplinary team. Ability to assess plan implement and evaluate patient care.
Ability to work overtime due to staffing emergencies in a 24-hour 7 day per week psychiatric hospital which at times may mean working a 16-hour shift if and when necessary.
Complete all annual competency training to include TOVA III with physical restraints.
Complete and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers with the American Heart Association
Demonstrates knowledge of recovery/trauma informed care.
Complete all annual competency training to include TOVA III with physical restraints.
Complete and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers with the American Heart Association
Demonstrates knowledge of recovery/trauma informed care.
Additional Considerations
Psych Nursing experience
Veteran or Veteran Spouse
Bilingual in Spanish.
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.
Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginias Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you clearly and specifically detail all relevant work experience; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.
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 5:00 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 strongly encourage veterans active members of the Virginia National Guard and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply to the state application and respond accordingly.
Contact Information
Name: Elizabeth Weber
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.
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