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Licensed Practical NurseFairfax County Government • Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Fairfax County Government • Alexandria, Virginia, United States
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$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Exciting opportunity to join the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board working as a Licensed Practical Nurse supporting our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Residential services. Our SUD Residential Services support individuals who need more support as they go through their recovery from substance use.

Locations : Our SUD Residential services are located in Chantilly and Fairfax.

Here are some of the additional benefits CSB employees enjoy :

  • This LPN position includes a signing bonus for fully qualified new merit county employees in the amount of $10,000 (full-time).
  • Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home - including Spanish, Asian / Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others. We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. A foreign language skills stipend of up to $1560 / year (full-time) may be given for qualified bi-lingual employees.
  • License / Certification Reimbursement - Reimbursement for job related licenses and / or certifications once per year.
  • To find out more about the benefits of working with Fairfax County Government, please visit the CSB Careers Page.

Note : To learn more about careers that make a difference, watch our video "CSB Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Providing Care."

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

  • Provides nursing services to individuals and / or families in clinics, ambulatory care centers, offices, or community settings;
  • Administers medications and performs treatments;
  • Performs appropriate height, weight, and head circumference measurements;
  • Coordinates and performs screening procedures, e.g.; vision and hearing, Snellen (eye chart), Ishihara vision (color), and audio(hearing) testing and other testing as required;
  • Administers immunizations under the supervision of a licensed medical practitioner or registered professional nurse;
  • Solicits contraindications and medical history prior to each injection;
  • Assists in medication management;
  • Performs necessary Laboratory tests and / or specimen collections per agency protocol (e.g., venipuncture; finger, foot, and heel stick; blood pressure checks; and urine testing);
  • Records and reports testing and specimen collection findings;
  • Prepares Lab specimens collected for shipment to other Labs;
  • Maintains a neat clinic area or health room, assuring supply room is properly stocked and organized and that equipment is cleaned, sterilized and maintained in good working order;
  • Makes referrals to and seeks guidance from licensed medical practitioner or registered professional nurse for non-routine health needs;
  • Documents care provided according to agency protocols and guidelines;
  • Maintains and updates electronic school health records and statistics;
  • Provides health information and education to students and parents.
  • Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

    (The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all- inclusive list.)

  • Knowledge of practical nursing skills gained through an accredited practical nursing program;
  • Skill in performing technical nursing procedures (e.g., injections, venipuncture, blood pressure screening);
  • Ability to identify questionable test findings;
  • Ability to perform CPR and use an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) or perform emergency treatment for life-threatening conditions;
  • Ability to elicit sufficient pertinent medical information from a client and record a medical history that is complete and accurate;
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a diverse population;
  • Ability to effectively document care provided according to record management guidelines;
  • Ability to maintain and update electronic health records and to prepare routine reports;
  • Ability to compile clinical statistics;
  • Ability to use sound judgment and to work independently within established policies, procedures and guidelines;
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and staff members.
  • Employment Standards

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

    Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program; plus , two years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse or two years of related experience providing medical services in a public health / community health setting (e.g., Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Technician, or other relevant experience).

    CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED :

  • Possession of current license or a multistate licensure privilege to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia at time of hire;
  • CPR / First Aid (Required within 3 months)
  • NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT :

  • The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter.
  • This position is emergency / essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and / or other emergencies.)
  • Licensed providers may not "opt out" of being a Medicare provider.
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

  • At least two years of experience working with adults who suffer from serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders in an intensive treatment group home, hospital emergency department or psychiatric unit, community-based behavioral emergency services, and / or crisis stabilization setting.
  • Experience working in a substance use disorder (SUD) environment.
  • Experience providing services in a residential setting.
  • Experience administering medication using Medication Administration Record (MAR).
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

    Ability to provide nursing care and assistance including taking vital signs (blood pressure, weight, abdominal girth, temperature, pulse, blood sugar finger sticks). Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, and write as needed; use keyboard to enter data in electronic health record and review data on computer monitor. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

    SELECTION PROCEDURE :

    Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise.

    Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

    Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and / or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY . EEO / AA / TTY.

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