Licensed Practical Nurse

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

State Role Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Hiring Range: $50,489-$69,675

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Dept Behav Hlth & Develop Svcs

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia operates 12 facilities: eight behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured, intensive services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability or are in need of substance use disorder services.

DBHDS is looking for experienced Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) at several of our healthcare facilities. Successful candidate must possess clinical knowledge of principles and practices of practical nursing, medication administration and developmental processes.

We are currently hiring LPN nurses at the following facilities:
Central State Hospital-Petersburg, Virginia
Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents-Staunton, Virginia
Eastern State Hospital-Williamsburg, Virginia
Hiram W. Davis Medical Center- Petersburg, Virginia
Piedmont Geriatric Center-Burkeville, Virginia
Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute- Danville, Virginia

Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation-Burkeville, Virginia
Western State Hospital-Staunton, Virginia
These roles come with a sign on bonus.
Evening/nights and holiday shift differentials offered for these roles.

$3.50- second shift during the week
$2.50- third shift during the week
$3.00 -first shift on weekends or holidays
$3.50- second shift on weekends or holidays
$4.00- third shift on weekends or holidays

Minimum Qualifications

Must have an active LPN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Ability to participate in interdisciplinary team. Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
Knowledge of illness and treatment modalities to include medication administration.

Additional Considerations

Previous behavioral healthcare experience will also be considered

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.

DBHDS 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. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.
DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Please note: Certificates of Disabilities that were issued between April 2022 & February 29, 2024, will continue to be valid for applying to state jobs.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY. DBHDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

Contact Information

Name: Angela Roque

Phone: 804-944-3292

Email: Angela.Roque@dbhds.virginia.gov