Licensed Practical Nurse- (Evening shift 3:00pm-11:30pm)

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Crewe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse for the evening shift (3:00 pm–11:30 pm) to provide nursing care to SVP adult residents under the supervision of an RN. The role includes administering medications and evaluating patient responses.

Virginia LPN licensure is required; experience in a forensic setting is preferred. The department emphasizes safety, dignity, and least restrictive care, with a comprehensive benefits package and veteran hiring

Qualifications

• Clinical knowledge of practical nursing and medication administration.
• Understanding of psychiatric disorders and developmental processes.
• Ability to implement planned nursing care and guide other staff.
• Willingness to work shifts and overtime as required.
• Exposure to potentially aggressive residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care to SVP adult residents under RN supervision.
• Administer medications and treatments and evaluate patient responses.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment with least restrictive measures.

Skills

Practical nursing

Medication administration

Psychiatric disorders

Developmental processes

Shift work

Overtime hours

Guiding staff

Education

LPN licensure

Job description

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse- (Evening shift 3:00pm-11:30pm)

State Role Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Hiring Range: $56,115.00-$77,439.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Va Center for Behavioral Rehab

Agency Website: www.jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Provides quality nursing care to SVP adult residents within scope of licensure under the supervision of RN. Will administer medication and treatments and evaluates patients’ response as defined in policies and procedures. The nurse maintains a safe, therapeutic environment, using the least restrictive measures necessary and upholds the rights and dignity of the residents and their families at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

Clinical knowledge of principles and practices of practical nursing, medication administration, psychiatric disorders and developmental processes. Ability to implement planned nursing care and provides guidance to other staff. Ability to work shifts; working overtime hours or shifts as required providing care. May be exposed to aggressive residents.

VA LPN licensure

Additional Considerations

Experience working in a forensic setting.

• 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 section to see barrier crimes and related information).

Please provide all relevant work experience. In describing your relevant experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.

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

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the American with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at(804) 766-3277 during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCBR offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of health plan, paid life insurance and retirement plans, discounts, employee referral programs, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave.

VCBR is a tobacco-free, smoke-free work environment.

VCBR is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer, that provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, and active members of the Virginia National Guard and/or U.S. Military Reserve members to apply, and to respond accordingly on the state application.

Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (VCBR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all applicants 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 encourage to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Contact Information

Name: Jessica Aliff

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