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Licensed Practical Nurse

Virginia Information Technologies Agency

#Behavioral Health #Long-term Care #Medication Administration #Licensed Practical Nurse #LPN #Mental Health #Psychiatric Nursing #Clinical Documentation #Patient Care Plan

Quick overview

The LPN is responsible for delivering age-specific patient care, administering medications, and documenting patient responses. They collaborate with Registered Nurses to implement care plans and maintain a safe therapeutic environment.

Requirements summary

Applicants must hold a valid LPN license from the Virginia Department of Health Professions Board of Nursing. Clinical knowledge of psychiatric disorders, developmental processes, and practical nursing is required.

professional certificateMedication AdministrationPatient CarePatient EducationTreatment PlanningPatient SafetyClinical DocumentationVital Signs MonitoringBehavioral InterventionsPsychiatric NursingRecovery Model

Job description

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

State Role Title: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Hiring Range

$53,564 - $73918

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.

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.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 540-375-4200 for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY)

Contact Information

Name: Beth Rhodes

Phone: 540-375-4211

Email

beth.rhodes@dbhds.virginia.gov

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 [https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx] 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.