Licensed Practical Nurse

Virginia Information Technologies Agency

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for collecting and reporting data for the development of patient care plans, completing medical record documentation, and delivering age-specific patient care. The role involves following physician's orders, transcribing and administering medications and treatments, and evaluating patient responses. The Licensed Practical Nurse will observe and report medication events, assist patients with activities of daily living, and identify and report changes in patient behavior and physical condition. Additionally, the role includes providing education to patients and families, maintaining accurate records for behavioral interventions, and actively participating in the implementation of behavioral guidelines, utilizing principles of the Recovery Model.

Requirements

• Must have a valid LPN license issued by the Virginia Department of Health Professions Board of Nursing.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Mental health and/or long-term care experience is preferred.
• LPN-As are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees