Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) supports individuals by promoting recovery, self-determination, and wellness. DBHDS operates 12 facilities, including 8 behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. These state facilities provide highly structured, intensive services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, or substance use disorder services. DBHDS is committed to a life of possibilities for all Virginians. This specific position is located at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SVMHI), a 72-bed Joint Commission accredited State Mental Health Facility in Danville, VA. DBHDS is seeking dedicated, experienced or new graduate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join their team. The LPN provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, utilizing skills appropriate to their level of training and competency, based on the patient’s individual treatment plan. The role also involves assisting patients with activities of daily living, teaching, and encouraging self-care skills. Positions are available for the day shift (7:00 am - 7:30 pm) LPN float pool, working 12-hour shifts on a non-rotating Pitman schedule. This position may require working overtime and will include weekends on a rotating basis. New hires must complete a consecutive 4-week New Employee Orientation for on-the-job training, with orientation hours from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm for Week 1 and then as scheduled by the Nurse Educator for Weeks 2-4, which will include some day shifts.
Requirements
- Graduation from an approved program of Licensed Practical Nursing instruction.
- Licensed, or ability to become licensed, and in good standing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Current driver’s license in good standing, which must remain active throughout employment.
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of nursing and psychiatric nursing.
- Successfully complete BLS, Therapeutic Options (TO) and other required training upon employment at facility.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills, team focused care and professional approach.
- Completion of a consecutive 4-week New Employee Orientation for on-the-job training.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term or correctional setting.
- Veterans and people with National Service.
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse using skills appropriate to level of training and competency based on the patient’s individual treatment plan.
- Assist patients in activities of daily living, teaching and encouraging self-care skills.
Benefits
- $3,000 sign-on bonus for LPNs that are new to state service and remain with the facility for 1 year.
- Competitive Shift Differentials: 1st shift weekend-$3.00 per hour
- Competitive Shift Differentials: 2nd shift-weekday-$3.50 per hour/2nd shift weekend/holidays-$3.50 per hour
- Competitive Shift Differentials: 3rd shift-weekday-$2.50 per hour/3rd shift weekend/holidays-$4.00 per hour
- 13 paid holidays
- 12+ paid vacation days
- 8 paid sick days
- 4+ paid family personal days per year
- Family Medical Leave
- Short- and Long-term disability coverage
- Low-cost, comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance benefits
- Group life and optional life insurance
- Flexible Reimbursement accounts
- Referral Bonuses
- State Employee Discounts and More!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
