LPN - (Residential Homes/Day Support)

Western Tidewater Community Service Board•Suffolk, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Western Tidewater Community Service Board (WTCSB) is hiring a full-time LPN Floater for its Residential Homes. The position is based in Suffolk, Virginia, and the posting lists shifts of 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. WTCSB provides recovery-oriented mental health, intellectual disability, and substance abuse services to residents of the cities of Franklin and Suffolk and the counties of Smithfield/Isle of Wight and Southampton. The organization describes its goals as valuing staff, supporting diversity, and promoting excellence and personal choice in consumer care. The LPN implements and maintains Individual Service Plans, provides health assessments and medication support, oversees medical treatment programs, maintains records, monitors consumer safety, and helps ensure compliance with applicable agency policies and regulations.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
Hold a current, unrestricted LPN license in Virginia or a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Have at least 1 year of LPN experience in a mental health program and/or residential setting.
Have at least 1 year of LPN experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Have a valid driver's license and an acceptable DMV record.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic medical records.
Basic knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare regulations.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain Individual Service Plans for consumers.
Conduct ongoing physical and mental health assessments.
Maintain accurate consumer records and monitor safety.
Supervise and oversee individual medical treatment programs.
Administer and deliver prescribed medications as needed.
Educate consumers about medication compliance and potential side effects.
Assess vital signs, height, and weight, and monitor medication compliance.
Complete prior authorizations and assist with psychiatric medication needs.
Ensure compliance with agency policies and relevant local, state, and federal regulations.