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    LPN-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

    • 5071363
    • Nottoway, Virginia, United States, 23930
    • Piedmont Geriatric Hospital
    • Health and Human Services
    • Full-Time (Salaried)
    • Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
     

    We are offering a SIGN-ON BONUS up to $7,500 available (with a One-Year commitment)

    Title: LPN-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

    State Role Title: 49111

    Hiring Range: $52,004- commensurate with experience

    Pay Band: 3

    Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

    Location: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

    Agency Website: 

    Recruitment Type: General Public - G

    Job Duties

    Job Duties

    Piedmont Geriatric Hospital is hiring for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN's)!

    LPNs will provide direct patient care in a safe, therapeutic environment for a specific patient population in a 24-hour 7 day a week psychiatric hospital that conforms to care and treatment policies and procedures and demonstrates knowledge of population specific needs and competencies.

    • Providing quality care as a part of an interdisciplinary team
    • Provide work direction to PNA staff, under supervision of an RN
    • Maintaining accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment
    • Creating healthy interpersonal interactions on adult acute admissions unit, geriatric unit, and extended rehabilitation service unit
    • Observing and reporting feedback regarding interventions, treatments, behaviors, physical and emotional wellbeing, and other situations
    • Documenting and communicating
    • Using specialized training for promoting mental wellness recovery
    • Prioritizes time to meet patient’s needs and provides direct patient care duties as assigned and when finished with medication administration.
    • Implements all individual treatment plans as written.
    • Administer medications, does treatments, and reports and documents patient education and response according to policy and procedure

    Paid Shift Differential:

    1st shift weekend/holidays $3.00/hr., 2nd shift weekdays $3.50/hr., 2nd shift weekend/holidays $3.50/hr., 3rd shift weekday $2.50/hr. 3rd shift weekend/holidays $4.00/hr.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Knowledge of illness and treatment modalities to include medication administration.
    • Ability to implement nursing care plan and provide guidance to other staff.
    • Ability to delegate and supervise nursing staff. Effective communication (written, verbal and sign).
    • Ability to participate in interdisciplinary team. Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
    • Ability to work overtime due to staffing emergencies in a 24-hour 7 day per week psychiatric hospital which at times may mean working a 16-hour shift if and when necessary.
    • Complete all annual competency training to include Therapeutic Options with physical restraints.
    • Complete and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers with the American Heart Association
    • Demonstrates knowledge of recovery/trauma informed care.

    Additional Considerations

    Veteran or Spouse of Veteran
    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.

    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.

    Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & 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. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

    Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (540-332-8300) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

    Piedmont Geriatric Hospital 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.

    DBHDS Facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated for COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits and 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 questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

    Contact Information

    Name: Tricia Wilson

    Phone: 804-518-3339

    Email: tricia.wilson@dbhds.virginia.gov

     

     

     

    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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    Health and Human Services
    Full-Time (Salaried)
    Nottoway, Virginia, United States
    Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

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