Licensed Practical Nurse - Day Shift

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Danville, VA

1d•$56,115 - $77,439•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute is seeking experienced or new graduate Licensed Practical Nurses for its float pool. The position provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, using skills appropriate to the nurse’s training and competency and the patient’s individual treatment plan. The LPN assists patients with activities of daily living and teaches and encourages self-care skills. This role is based at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute, a 72-bed Joint Commission-accredited state mental health facility in Danville, Virginia. The position works 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on a non-rotating Pitman schedule. Weekend and holiday work is required on a rotating basis, and overtime may be required. New employees must complete a consecutive four-week orientation; the first week is scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one-hour lunch, and the remaining weeks are scheduled by the Nurse Educator and include some day shifts. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available to LPNs who are new to state service and remain at the facility for one year. Shift differentials are offered for specified evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts. The listed hiring range is $56,115–$77,439.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved Licensed Practical Nursing instruction program.
Hold, or be able to obtain, an active LPN license in good standing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Have a current driver’s license in good standing and maintain it throughout employment.
Have knowledge of nursing and psychiatric nursing theory and practice.
Successfully complete BLS, Therapeutic Options (TO), and other required facility training upon employment.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills, team-focused care, and a professional approach.
Work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis; overtime may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an LPN in a psychiatric or healthcare facility, acute care, long-term care, or correctional setting.
Veteran status or National Service experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, consistent with the patient’s individual treatment plan and the LPN’s training and competency.
Assist patients with activities of daily living.
Teach and encourage patients to develop self-care skills.
Work as part of the LPN float pool on a 12-hour, non-rotating Pitman schedule.
Complete the required four-week new employee orientation and required training.

Benefits

$3,000 sign-on bonus for LPNs new to state service who remain with the facility for one year.
Shift differentials for eligible shifts.
13 paid holidays, 12 or more paid vacation days, 8 paid sick days, and 4 or more paid family personal days per year.
Family Medical Leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Low-cost Anthem or AETNA health insurance.
Group life and optional life insurance.
Flexible reimbursement accounts.
Referral bonuses.
State employee discounts.