Licensed Practical Nurse

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid life insurance

Retirement plans

13 paid holidays

Annual leave

Family personal leave

Sick leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hiram W. Davis Medical Center in Petersburg, Virginia, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled nursing care within the DBHDS system. The role requires LPN licensure, nursing pharmacology knowledge, and competency with medication administration and EHR documentation.

Typical duties include monitoring patient health, providing one-to-one support, coordinating staffing, and ensuring safety and adherence to hospital policies. The position may involve varied shifts and possible overtime.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as LPN with Virginia State Board of Nursing or equivalent compact license.
• Graduation from an accredited School of Practical Nursing with successful pharmacology course.
• Knowledge of medication administration and EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document patient health, behavior, and treatments and report changes to licensed staff.
• Support one-to-one supervision, safe patient transport, and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Coordinate staffing, participate in therapeutic activities, and ensure care is delivered per hospital policies.

Skills

LPN licensure

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

Practical Nursing diploma

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

State Role Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Hiring Range: $55,439 - $76,505

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Hiram Davis Medical Center

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/hwdmc/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Hiram W. Davis Medical Center, located in Petersburg, Virginia, is a medical facility providing acute medical diagnoses, skilled care, intermediate care, and long-term care to individuals receiving services in DBHDS facilities and within the community that have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Admissions to HWDMC are generally either permanent placement or special hospitalization. Patients typically come to HWDMC as a special hospitalization for step-down to stabilize, post-surgery rehabilitation, or long-term care.

Duties Include

• Monitor and document patient health, behavior, and treatments and reporting any changes to licensed staff.
• Support one-to-one supervision, safe patient transport, and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Coordinate staffing, participate in therapeutic activities, and ensure care is delivered according to hospital policies and standards.

KSA's And Competencies Required For The Positions

• Knowledgeable in practical nursing principles, patient care, anatomy, pharmacology, and hospital safety.
• Skilled in medication administration, patient assessments, IV/PICC care, catheterizations, and restorative exercises.
• Able to implement care plans, supervise staff, provide one-to-one patient care, and respond to emergencies.
• Proficient in documentation, communication, and coordinating patient transport and behavioral plans, with flexibility to work varied shifts and overtime.
• LPN's will possibly work two 12 hour shifts and two 8 hour shifts per week or a schedule to equal 40 hours.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current licensure as LPN with the Virginia State Board of Nursing or equivalent compact license.
• Graduation from an accredited School of Practical Nursing along with successful completion of an acceptable Pharmacology course.
• Knowledge of medication administration and EHR systems.

Additional Considerations

Experience working in a long-term care setting preferred.

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 [phone] during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 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 highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Benefits

• Your choice of health plans
• Paid life insurance
• Retirement plans
• 13 paid holidays
• Annual leave
• Family personal leave
• Sick leave
• Employee discount programs
• and more!

Contact Information

Name: HWDMC HR

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s 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 800-552-5019.

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.