Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

State Role Title: 49111

Hiring Range: $52,004 - $71,765

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2027.

CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person’s individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use.

Central State Hospital is currently recruiting Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to perform selected skill patient-centered nursing care to individuals and groups of patients with complex mental and physical illnesses under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse. The successful incumbent will provide a variety of patient care such as administering medications, maintaining patient records, and assisting in the treatment and direct care of patients. The successful incumbent must have the knowledge of principles and practices of practical nursing and pharmacology. They must demonstrate the ability to use knowledge, judgement and skill as clearly defined by licensure regulations, to provide treatment and care of patients with mental illnesses as well as physical illnesses.

Job Duties:
- Collects and reports data for the development of patient plan of care to the RN.
- Delivers patient care that ensures age-specific and other needs of assigned patients are met as defined in the treatment plan and physician orders.
- Administers medication and treatments and evaluates patient response as defined in policy and procedure.
- Provides and assists patient with activities of daily living within the guidelines of policies and procedures.
- Identifies, reports patient behavioral and physical change in a timely and accurate manner.
- Teaches patients and families, as identified in the treatment plan with appropriate documentation.
- Assists RN with nursing process as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

- Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia;
- Valid Virginia Driver's License;
- Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program

Additional Considerations

- Prior experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Previous Direct Care work experience in mental health

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.

Central State Hospital only accepts online applications via RMS. 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 RMS account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

An extensive criminal history background investigation, not limited to employment references, drug testing and E-Verify will be conducted.

Central State Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is