Licensed Practical Nurse - Full-Time (Galloway)
Chesterfield County•Chesterfield, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) is seeking dedicated and compassionate full-time Licensed Practical Nurses to provide professional nursing care and services to consumers in their residential homes. This role offers the opportunity to build lasting relationships while practicing nursing skills.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing
- Two or more years of experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred
- Experience with an electronic health record preferred
- Working knowledge of the principles and practices of practical nursing
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to apply simple nursing techniques
- Ability to record accurate information on patients' charts
- Ability to follow verbal and written directions
- Ability to follow established policies and procedures
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to operate a personal computer and related software and other standard office equipment
- Ability to interact with a variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds and of varying ages
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers
- Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Virginia Board of Nursing
- Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required
- Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months
- Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by the applicant and presented at time of interview
- Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date
- Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
- Experience with an electronic health record
Responsibilities
- Takes, monitors, and records vital signs (e.g. temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration rate)
- Observes, records and reports symptoms, reactions and changes in patient condition
- Performs triage
- Assists physicians and registered nurses during patient examinations
- Prepares and administers prescribed medications, treatments and therapies
- Inventories, orders and stocks medications and medical supplies
- Educates staff, families, and patients on routine care and prevention procedures
- Maintains medical charts and records
- Schedules patients' appointments
- Transports individuals to medical appointments
- Performs other work as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
