Licensed Practical Nurse

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Virginia; Sur place; USD 56 000 - 77 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive benefits package

Résumé du poste

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse at Catawba Hospital in Virginia. This role provides age-appropriate nursing care, administers medications according to physician orders, and documents patient progress in the medical record.

Qualifications include a valid Virginia LPN license and psychiatric care knowledge. Background checks and drug screening are required; extensive onboarding and benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• LPN license issued by Virginia Dept of Health Professions Board of Nursing.
• Clinical knowledge of practical nursing, medication administration, psychiatric disorders, and developmental processes.

Responsabilités

• Collects and reports data for patient care plans to the RN.
• Completes documentation in the medical record.
• Delivers age-appropriate patient care per physician orders and treatment plans.
• Transcribes and administers medications and monitors response.
• Observes and reports medication events promptly and accurately.
• Assists patients with ADLs within policy guidelines.
• Maintains accurate records for behavioral interventions and care plans.

Connaissances

Medication administration

Documentation

Patient care

Recovery model

Formation

LPN license

Description du poste

Title

Licensed Practical Nurse

State Role Title

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Hiring Range

$56,115 - $77,439

Pay Band

3

Agency

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location

Catawba Hospital

Agency Website

https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/catawba/

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Job Duties

• Collects and reports data for the development of patient plan of care to the Registered Nurse.
• Completes documentation in the medical record.
• Delivers patient care that is age-specific for assigned patients.
• Follows Physician’s Orders and Treatment Plans.
• Transcribes and administers medication and treatments and evaluates patient response as defined in policy and procedure.
• Observes and reports medication events in a timely, accurate manner (Adverse Drug Reaction and medication variances).
• Assists patient with activities of daily living (ADL) within the guidelines of policies and procedures.
• Identifies and reports patient behavioral and physical change in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provides education to patients and families with appropriate documentation in the medical record.
• Keeps accurate and timely records for the development of behavioral interventions.
• Actively participates in the implementation of behavioral guidelines.
• Performs assignments utilizing principles of Recovery Model.

Operational Responsibility

• Initiates and participates in activities that improve patient care and implements changes as directed.
• Assists Registered Nurse with implementation of unit milieu.
• Assists Registered Nurse to supervise Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Assistants in-patient care delivery and interventions with written documentation.
• Identifies need for and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Assists in on-unit education and development of staff.

Education and Skill Development

• Attends all mandatory in‑services.
• Completes 12 hours of training to meet training needs and developmental plan.
• Shares information from committees, workgroups, PI Teams and in‑services.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a valid LPN license issued by the Virginia Department of Health Professions Board of Nursing. LPN-As are encouraged to apply.

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. Demonstrate competence as defined on Competency Assessment.

Additional Considerations

• Mental health and/or long-term care experience is 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 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

• DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 14 paid holidays in 2026, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

Contact Information

Name: Beth Rhodes

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Inclusion Note

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.