Licensed Practical Nurse (Night Shift)

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (Night Shift)

State Role Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Hiring Range: $59,602- $64,909

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Bon Air JCC

Agency Website: https://www.djj.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency:
The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

About the job: The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide quality nursing care to residents within DJJ under the supervision of a RN, NP or MD. Evaluates residents' requests for medical services through the use of established nursing protocols. The LPN consults with the RN as needed when using nursing protocols and standing orders. Responds to medical emergencies and practices within the scope of LPN licensure as is defined by the VA Board of Nursing and the prevailing community standards of practice.

Core responsibilities include and are not limited to: collecting medical service requests (MSR) daily, keeping providers informed of the medical needs of the residents i.e. through a completed protocol, need for renewals of medications, medication refusals, referrals and laboratory/test results, and participating in maintenance of charts through chart audits, chart thinning, resupplying charts with forms and timely documentation of nursing notes.

Night Shift hours: 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 a.m.

Multiple positions will be filled from this posting. Selected applicants for this position are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits include:
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Dental/Medical/Vision plans
Sick, Family/Personal, Annual, Civil, Military, and Community Service Leave
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Disability Plans (Short and Long term)
Retirement and Savings plans
Life and Long Term Care Insurance

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrates a working knowledge of practice, procedures and techniques of nursing care, emergency procedures and medication administration. Demonstrates the ability to understand and utilize established nursing protocols and standing orders. Consults with the RN/NP/MD as needed. Consistently demonstrates follow through with direct care patients as indicated. Transcribes and implements physician's standing orders correctly and fully. Demonstrates
knowledge of adolescent growth and development.

Additional Considerations

*Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program
* Experienced clinical practice in corrections, ambulatory care, pediatrics, or adolescents
* Or prior LPN experience in DJJ
* Basic knowledge of electronic record keeping
* Experience with medication administration and the 5 patient rights
* LPN licensure in good standing in Virginia or compact state
* Healthcare Provider (Professional Rescuer) CPR certification current with two persons, bag valve mask and AED

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position

Background Investigations: Selected applicants for this position are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

Pre-employment medical screenings may be required for some DJJ positions.

A valid driver’s license is required by the date of employment.