LPN / LVN - $29 per hour

Virginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is seeking a LPN / LVN for a job in Chesapeake, Virginia.

• Specialty: LPN / LVN
• Discipline: LPN / LVN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Employment Type: Staff

Title: NURSE/INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL AND EMPLOYEE HEALTH LPN Wage-(No Benefits, up to 29 hours)

State Role Title: 49111

Hiring Range: $28.75

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southeastern Va Training Centr

Agency Website:  Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Southeastern Virginia Training Center is seeking an individual to support the facility’s mission by providing LPN care for individuals living in SEVTC Steppingstones neighborhood. The incumbent will be responsible for medication administration, collaborating with the nurses and the ID team to provide optimal services, and providing ongoing training to direct care staff in the proper medical care and services received.

• Administers medications and provides medical treatment in compliance with policies, procedures and evidenced based nursing practices.
• Observes individuals for change in Health Status and gathers data, evaluating safe preventive, routine, emergency and follow-up care to individuals which are consistent with the person centered approach, policies, procedures and evidence based nursing practice. To report change in health status to RN on duty.
• Perform venipuncture/Collect labs as ordered by the MD/FNP.
• Obtains and prepares lab specimens as needed
• Completes and assures accuracy and timeliness of required documentation including but not limited to ID notes, Facility Event forms, Nurses Daily Report sheet, and MAR’s per facility policies and Medicaid guidelines by the due date.
• Assures that all required documentation, including DNR if applicable, copies of MARs, Treatment sheet, PRN sheets are checked and supplied to another medical facility when the individual is being transported to that facility.
• Responsible for reviewing and assuring accurate transcriptions of medical orders by the end of the shift.
• Keeps medical services staff, supervisor and RN on duty informed of changes in an individual’s condition.
• Responsible for checking and maintaining emergency equipment monthly in all assigned areas.
• Initiate requests to participate in job related educational programs based on an assessment of own knowledge, skills, and abilities (assessment performed in conjunction with RN and/or other unit nurse supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a valid Virginia Practical Nursing license or licensure in a participating state in the Nurse Licensure Compact, as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Current certification in CPR and first aid.
• Successful completion of/ability to complete pre-service training class, including completion of medication course, CPR, first aid, and state approved behavior interaction procedures.
• Valid Driver’s License
• 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 individuals without restrictions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with supervisors, PST, direct care staff, parents/AR regarding health care services and needs.
• Ability to recognize signs and symptoms of illness with people with disabilities and ability to monitor their own health care needs or communicate problems.
• Skill and knowledge of medication administration.
• General knowledge of medical conditions, lab work results, and medications.
• General knowledge of the principles of behavior and their application to training for persons with intellectual disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to train direct care staff as needed.
• Ability to pass medications accurately.
• Ability to summarize data and write concise progress reports.
• Ability to verbally present objective review information to the PST (Personal Support Team), the community and individuals’ family/authorized representatives.

Additional Considerations

• Minimum of one year experience working with persons with severe Intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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.

Southeastern Virginia Training Center 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.

Southeastern Virginia Training Center offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

These positions are hourly/wage and not eligible for benefits. Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than 29 hours a week and are limited to working 1500 hours in a year.

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: />, or call DARS at .

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

Southeastern Virginia Training Center 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 is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

Name: DaShanta White, HR Recruiter

Phone:

Email:

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 .

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.

Virginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services Job ID #5015646. Posted job title: Licensed Practical Nurse- Wage(No Benefits, Up To 29 Hours)

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