Licensed Practical Nurse

City of Norfolk, VA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Employer-paid pension

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

The City of Norfolk Community Services Board (NCSB) seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver nursing healthcare services and patient education within City departments and programs, including disaster preparedness. The position emphasizes intake assessments, medication administration, and coordination with physicians and staff.

Applicants must hold Virginia LPN licensure or eligibility via the Nursing Licensure Compact and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Requires Virginia LPN licensure or eligibility via Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Current CPR certification required.
• Two-year associate degree or equivalent in nursing or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide general medical and psychiatric nursing services including medication administration, injections, phlebotomy, and vital sign monitoring.
• Perform intake assessments and document medical histories and conditions.
• Administer first aid and coordinate care with physicians and staff.
• Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments per physician orders and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain health records and develop individualized care plans; enter data into electronic systems.
• Offer health education and outreach to the public; participate in disaster preparedness.

Skills

Nursing care

Phlebotomy

Medication administration

Vital signs

CPR

Patient education

Education

Two-year nursing degree or equivalent

Job description

Description

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The Norfolk Community Services Board (NCSB) provides treatment, support, and education to the community with a focus on mental illness, substance use addiction, and intellectual/developmental disabilities. Norfolk CSB provides services to persons in acute crisis as well as integrated, person-centered, and recovery-oriented programming for persons needing assistance and support stabilizing in the community.

Today, the NCSB provides treatment and rehabilitation services to over 6,000 Norfolk citizens yearly. Norfolk CSB seeks team members interested in providing skilled services in a public service environment. We are also seeking persons to join our team that are dedicated to supporting a positive work and treatment environment. Please join us as we instill hope and recovery opportunities for the persons we serve.

The NCSB is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing healthcare services and education within various City of Norfolk departments and programs. Performs intake assessments, administers first aid and medications, screenings and administrative duties, as well as prepares for local disasters. Practices within acceptable standards in accordance with all city, state, and federal requirements. This position specifically will be assigned to the Co-occurring Recover Center located at the Tidewater Drive Center.

Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $63,353-$72,700

Essential Functions

• Provides general medical and psychiatric nursing services including but not limited to, medication administration, injections, phlebotomy, vital sign determinations, monitoring of substance withdrawal syndromes, and other assessments as required.
• Performs intake assessments by obtaining medical histories and testing and recording present medical conditions.
• Administers first aid by assessing the injuries or illness, determining the necessary care to provide and completing the necessary documentation and phone calls.
• Administers medication, immunizations, and treatments by reviewing and clarifying the physician's orders, recording medication administration accurately, and serving as a liaison between physicians, nursing staff, children, parents, and other staff within the department.
• Performs screenings, per specific department requirements, and records test results, composes referrals, and arranges for follow-up as necessary.
• Performs administrative duties by establishing and maintaining health records for all patients, developing individualized care plans, entering information into various electronic systems, and disseminating information to physicians, supervisors, and other staff members.
• Provides health education by setting up health and safety programs, consulting with the general public regarding health concerns, attending meetings, serving as a case manager and making home visits to evaluate patient needs.
• Prepares for local disasters by attending training sessions, participating in drills, reviewing disaster protocols, and being available to serve the community in the event of a disaster.

Education/Experience

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with a two year associate's degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school. Appropriate certifications may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. One year of experience in a medical environment performing patient care duties.

Additional Information & Requirements

• Requires licensure by Commonwealth of Virginia as Practical Nurse, or if licensed in another state to be eligible via Nursing Licensure Compact.
• Must be in good standing with the Board of Nurse Examiners, and currently certified in CPR.
• Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for new hires.
• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
• Retirement

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Note

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

01

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

02

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

• Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
• Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
• No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

03

Are you currently temping or volunteering with the Norfolk Community Services Board?

• Yes
• No

04

If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title, and your relationship to the employee. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

• Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

05

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College (6 months or more)
• Vocational/Technical Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

06

How many years of experience do you have providing nursing services in a psychiatric setting to individuals diagnosed with serious mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders?

• No experience
• Less than one year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

07

How many years of experience do you have performing phlebotomy?

• No experience
• Less than one year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

08

Are you currently certified in CPR?

• Yes
• No

09

Please provide the name, email address, and phone number of your current or most recent supervisor

10

Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

11

Has your license to practice in your profession ever been voluntarily or involuntarily relinquished, denied, suspended, revoked, restricted, or have you ever been subject to a fine, reprimand, consent order, probation or any conditions or limitations by any state or professional licensing, registration, or certification board?

• Yes
• No

12

Have you ever been the subject of any exclusion, suspension, or debarment action by the General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Inspector General (OIG), or any other federal healthcare program including, but not limited to, Medicare or Medicaid?

• Yes
• No

13

A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense; the time that has passed since the offense, conduct and/or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor?

• I have been convicted of a felony
• I have been convicted of a misdemeanor
• I have been convicted of a felony and a misdemeanor
• I have not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor

14

If you answered that you have been convicted of a felony and/or a misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the city, state. and date of the conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets. Please type "N/A" if this does not apply.

15

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

• I am not a Veteran
• I am a Veteran
• I am a Disabled Veteran
• Required Question