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    Licensed Practical Nurse (Wage/Part-Time, 2nd Shift)

    • 5073249
    • Danville, Virginia, United States
    • Southern VA Mental Health Inst
    • Health and Human Services
    • Wage (Hourly)
    • Closing at: Jun 2 2025 - 17:00 EDT
    • Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

    Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (Wage/Part-Time, 2nd Shift)

    State Role Title: 49111

    Hiring Range: $28.75/hr

    Pay Band: 3

    Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

    Location: Southern Va Mental Health Inst

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

    Recruitment Type: General Public - G

    Job Duties

    THIS IS A WAGE POSITION WITH NO BENEFITS

    Come Join our team of LPNs that makes a difference!

    The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental services support individuals by promoting recover, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life. DBHDS operates 12 facilities: 8 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 need substance use disorder services. DBHDS is committed to a life of possibilities for all Virginians. This position will work at SVMHI is a 72-bed, Joint Commission and CMS accredited inpatient psychiatric hospital operated by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

    DBHDS is seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Professionals. New LPN graduates are welcome to apply!

    A LPN at DBHDS is responsible for providing advanced nursing care for patients with psychiatric disorders in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, as well as nursing standards and regulations.

    LPNs are also responsible for safely implementing the use of Seclusion/Restraints including knowledge of physical/emotional risk factors of the patients served at the facility.

    This position will:
    Successfully complete BLS, Therapeutic Options (TO) and other required training upon employment at facility.
    Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills, team focused care and professional approach.
    Displays the ability to plan, implement and evaluate care utilizing knowledge of pharmacology, psychiatric and physical disorders, and cultural needs of the individual psychiatric patient.
    Presents good clinical knowledge and resource to staff.

    Competitive Shift Differentials
    1st shift weekend-$3.00 per hour
    2nd shift-weekday-$3.50 per hour/2nd shift weekend/holidays-$3.50 per hour
    3rd shift-weekday-$2.50 per hour/3rd shift weekend/holidays-$4.00 per hour

    **This position requires completion of a consecutive 4-week New Employee Orientation for on-the-job training. Orientation hours are from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with a one hour lunch break for Orientation Week 1 and then as scheduled by the Nurse Educator for the remaining Orientation Weeks 2-4, which will include some 2nd shift.**

    This position will work as scheduled (up to 28 hours/week) on 2nd shift. This position will work minimally every other weekend and will work holidays on a rotating basis.

    Minimum Qualifications

    A valid driver’s license is required and must remain valid throughout employment.
    This position requires basic computer skills as you will be trained to complete documentation in an Electronic Health Record (EHR).

    This position will also require:
    Knowledge of the theory and practice of nursing and psychiatric nursing.
    Successfully complete BLS, Therapeutic Options (TO) and other required training upon employment at facility.
    Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills, team focused care and professional approach.

    Additional Considerations

    Experience as a LPN in a psychiatric healthcare facility, acute care, long-term or correctional setting.
    Veterans and people with National Service.
    Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English.

    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, drug screen 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 of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.

    Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (434) 773-4208 for assistance.

    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. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

    SVMHI uses Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment.

    SVMHI is a smoke and vape-free facility in all buildings and outside facility grounds.

    Contact Information

    Name: Human Resources

    Phone: 434-421-3060

    Email: svmhihr@dbhds.virginia.gov

     

    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 opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

    Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

     

    Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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    Danville, Virginia, United States
    Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

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