Licensed Practical Nurse

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

State Role Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Hiring Range: $40,697-$58,980

Pay Band: NV 3

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: PRINCE WILLIAM-WOODBRIDGE

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/prince-william

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Following specific protocol, provides direct patient care in clinics and patient homes. Characteristic duties: administers oral, IM, subcutaneous medications and immunizations, if a medications course has been completed and performed under supervision of a RN or Physician. Interviews patients for medical histories, counsels patients, teaches, instructs, obtains lab specimens and performs routine laboratory work, takes vital signs, refers abnormal findings to physician, prepares patients for physical examinations and assists physician during examination. Licensure as Practical Nurse required by state code.

The Prince William Health District is a growing, diverse, and dynamic community in
Northern Virginia located approximately 30 miles from Washington, D.C. As part of the
Virginia Department of Health, we offer 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life
insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation
Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

· Knowledge of techniques and practices of the nursing profession, of public health practices, of quality assurance concepts, of teaching principles, of principles of decision making and problem solving techniques, of accurate record keeping and quality control, of socio-economic conditions relating to personal needs of clients

· Skills in performing technical procedures, in communication orally and written, in interacting with clients and the general public

· Ability to document clearly and accurately utilizing the health department’s accepted form of documentation, to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals and families to function as a team member

Additional Considerations

· Current CPR certification ·
. Experience in phlebotomy and laboratory procedures
. Prior experience in a public health or medical office setting Prefered
. Bilingual

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.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credential