Licensed Practical Nurse

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

State Role Title: 49111

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

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Hiram Davis Medical Center

Agency Website: hwdmc.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Performance Management (for employees who supervise others)
• Expectations are clear, well communicated and relate to the goals and objectives of the department or unit;
• Staff receive frequent, constructive feedback and coaching, including interim evaluations as appropriate;
• Staff have the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish goals and are evaluated for competency throughout the evaluation cycle;
• The requirements of the performance planning and evaluation system are met and evaluations are completed by established deadlines with proper documentation
Demonstrates respect, openness & responsiveness to the needs of others
B) Through consistently helpful behavior & positive attitude, fosters a productive work environment that is free from controversy & hostile interpersonal relationships
C) Maintains high standards of professional conduct & accountability
D) Acts discreetly & confidentially in all matters requiring careful handling
E) Practices and promotes open & effective communication up, down & across the organizational structure
Performs sterile treatments, catheterizations, phlebotomy, G-tube insertion, NG tube insertion and tube feedings as assigned. Coordinates the patient's behavioral treatment plan with the CNA's. Performs the following but not limited to clinical skills in a competent manner:
• IV antibiotic secondary set administration
• Multistix
• Hemoccult
• Gastroccult
• PICC Line dressing change, flushing with Heparin and NS, changing injection port
Assists registered nurses in the development of patient care plans and makes suggestions to improve care as needed. Assist Case Managers in the completion of required documentation. Serves as Assistant Case Managers to assigned patients.

Minimum Qualifications

Clinical knowledge of principles and practices of practical nursing and ability to implement planned nursing care and provide guidance to other staff. Knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, body mechanics, nursing procedures, growth and development, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Skills in performing patient assessments, medication administration, tube feedings, sterile and non-sterile treatments, suctioning, tracheotomy care and catheterizations. Ability to carry out nursing care procedures including the physical ability to turn, bend & lift helpless patients without restrictions. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing along with the ability to work overtime as needed.

Additional Considerations

Experience in nursing at the professional level coupled with experience in medical/surgical nursing, psychiatric nursing, geriatric nursing, rehabilitative nursing and or nursing care of the mentally retarded

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.

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 submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and 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.

DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management