Licensed Practical Nurse - Part Time

Job Duties

We have a new Unit Opening at Western State Hospital and we are seeking fresh graduates and experienced individuals as part-time Licensed Practical Nurse professionals on 1st and 2nd shift to join our team on rotating shifts, with holiday and weekend schedules required.

The LPN provides quality nursing care to psychiatric and geriatric patients based on standards of nursing practice and care within the scope of license.

Performs skilled patient centered nursing care to individual and groups of patients with complex mental and physical illnesses under the general supervision of a registered nurse.

Provides a variety of patient care such as administering medication and treatments, maintaining patient records, promoting health and wellness education, and communicating for continuity of patient care.

Ability to communicate effectively to convey necessary information. Ability to observe gauges, dials or other indicator to make sure equipment is working properly.

Paid Shift Differential :

1st shift weekend $3.00 / hr.

2nd shift weekdays $3.50 / hr., and weekend / holidays $3.50 / hr.

3rd shift weekdays $2.50 / hr., and weekend / holidays $ 4.00 / hr.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, Virginia license to practice as a LPN or license eligible; multi-state compact endorsement is accepted.
• 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 TOVA III 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

• LPN experience working in psychiatric nursing
• experience working with children in a hospital setting
• bilingual
• veteran

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.

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.