Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN

Grafton • Berryville, VA

14h

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing services and health care to Grafton clients. The role involves monitoring clients’ health and general well-being, managing health issues, and providing care. The LPN reports to the Nurse Manager and works collaboratively with RNs, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams. Day and overnight hours are available. This is a PRN position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Valid LPN license from the State Board of Nursing.
• One year of moderate experience as a practical nurse in a behavioral health setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous medication administration experience.
• Thorough knowledge of practical nursing techniques.
• Computer proficiency.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients and other employees.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate clients; obtain and review relevant medical data; collect vital signs and specimens; and monitor responses to treatment.
• Follow treatment plans while assisting RNs or physicians in providing direct patient care.
• Assist with psychological reviews and schedule client appointments with health care providers and dentists.
• Attend neurology and specialty appointments as appropriate.
• Document care in client medical records in a timely and thorough manner.
• Provide the medical perspective at multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Administer medication as directed.
• Serve as a resource to department staff and students to help deliver quality client care.
• Provide crisis intervention services as necessary.
• Provide hepatitis B or flu vaccines and PPD testing to Grafton staff.
• Promote and assist in controlling communicable disease.
• Prepare or complete health services forms, including medication permission forms, on-call sheets, and medical or dental appointment sheets.
• Work rotating on-call duty as appropriate and respond promptly to calls for immediate nursing services.
• Attend meetings, seminars, and training as required.
• Perform other work as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually.
• Education assistance up to $5,250 annually, subject to working an average of 20 hours per week.
• Employee Assistance Program with five free sessions per year per family member and 24-hour emergency phone assistance.
• Referral bonus of $1,000 for referring new employees, with $500 paid upon hire and $500 paid after 90 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED