LPN -12-Hr., PM Shifts

Title: LPN -12-Hr., PM Shifts

State Role Title: 49111

Hiring Range: Min. Salary: $50,489/yr - Salary Commensurate with Relevant Years of Experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst

Agency Website: www.swvmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Purpose of Position: Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) have specialized psychiatric care nursing skills and assist individuals served with mental health recovery. LPNs are often responsible for medication administration and related duties, provision of physical or medical treatments, may take admission calls, assist with unit routines, and other duties under supervision of a RN.

LPNs assist in providing nursing care to individuals served by:

• Using the Nursing Process to implement and evaluate nursing care delivery as
reflected on the Nursing Care Plan part of the individual’s Interdisciplinary Treatment
Plan
• Creating healthy interpersonal interactions with individuals on adult acute admission
units, geriatric unit, and extended rehabilitation service unit
• Maintaining accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for
individuals
• Administering medications, providing treatments, assisting with activities and
education, and other direct care services
• Documenting in the Electronic Health Record regarding observations,
communications, education, interventions, treatments, responses, and behaviors
• Under supervision of RN, overseeing care given by the Psychiatric Care Technicians

Minimum Qualifications

1. Experience working in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term care or
correctional setting is preferred.
2. Documenting in the Electronic Health Record regarding observations, communications,
education, interventions, treatments, responses, and behaviors

Additional Considerations

Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SWVMHI) only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed, or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. For classified positions, postings will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

SWVMHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer located in Marion, VA. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.

A fingerprint-based criminal history check, a Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check, and drug testing is required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending ("barrier") charges (Go to the code sections to see barrier crimes and related information).

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.

Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SWVMHI) only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed, or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. For classified positions, postings will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

SWVMHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer located in Marion, VA. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this