Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Adult Clinic
About The Position
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) working in the Horizon Clinics are responsible for the overall medical care of assigned adult clients. The role includes providing basic nursing assessments, client and family education, and diagnostic procedures; consulting with physicians; and carrying out doctors’ orders. The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with stated hours of Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The successful candidate must be willing and available to work modified schedules, including weekends and holidays, as required, and may need to travel to Horizon worksites or other locations to transport and serve clients and attend trainings or meetings.
Requirements
- Successfully complete a course of study that allows for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Virginia.
- Have one year of experience providing nursing services as an LPN, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Knowledge of community mental health and public health to provide advocacy and enhance individuals’ treatment and access to community resources.
- Knowledge of nursing best practices.
- Knowledge of principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, physical health, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse.
- Knowledge of psychiatric and medical medications and treatments.
- Be willing and available to work modified schedules, including weekends and holidays, as required.
- Ability to drive and possess a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training, including verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques to be used with consumers as needed.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall medical care to assigned adult clients.
- Deliver basic nursing assessments.
- Provide client and family education.
- Perform diagnostic procedures.
- Consult with physicians.
- Carry out doctors’ orders.
- Travel to Horizon worksites and other locations as needed to transport clients and provide services.
- Attend trainings and Horizon meetings at a variety of Horizon sites.
Benefits
- Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).
- Options for life, health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous annual leave policy.
- Separate sick leave.
- Paid holidays.
- Annual wellness programs.
- Clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA-approved for clinical student loan repayment and qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs.
- Discounts at some local universities for continuing education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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