What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services?
Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
State Role Title: 49111
Hiring Range: $52,004 - $71,765
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Hiram Davis Medical Center
Agency Website: hwdmc.dbhds.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Performance Management (for employees who supervise others)
B) Through consistently helpful behavior & positive attitude, fosters a productive work environment that is free from controversy & hostile interpersonal relationships
C) Maintains high standards of professional conduct & accountability
D) Acts discreetly & confidentially in all matters requiring careful handling
E) Practices and promotes open & effective communication up, down & across the organizational structure
Skills
Performs sterile treatments, catheterizations, phlebotomy, G-tube insertion, NG tube insertion and tube feedings as assigned. Coordinates the patient's behavioral treatment plan with the CNA's. Performs the following but not limited to clinical skills in a competent manner:
Minimum Qualifications
Clinical knowledge of principles and practices of practical nursing and ability to implement planned nursing care and provide guidance to other staff. Knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, body mechanics, nursing procedures, growth and development, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 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 helpless patients without restrictions. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing along with the ability to work overtime as needed.
Additional Considerations
Experience in nursing at the professional level coupled with experience in medical/surgical nursing, psychiatric nursing, geriatric nursing, rehabilitative nursing and or nursing care of the mentally retarded
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 and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code
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 (804)524-7600 for assistance.
DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, 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.
Contact Information
Name: Hiram Davis Medical Center
Phone: 8045247600
Email: HiramHR@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.
State Role Title: 49111
Hiring Range: $52,004 - $71,765
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Hiram Davis Medical Center
Agency Website: hwdmc.dbhds.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Performance Management (for employees who supervise others)
- Expectations are clear, well communicated and relate to the goals and objectives of the department or unit;
- Staff receive frequent, constructive feedback and coaching, including interim evaluations as appropriate;
- Staff have the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish goals and are evaluated for competency throughout the evaluation cycle;
- The requirements of the performance planning and evaluation system are met and evaluations are completed by established deadlines with proper documentation
B) Through consistently helpful behavior & positive attitude, fosters a productive work environment that is free from controversy & hostile interpersonal relationships
C) Maintains high standards of professional conduct & accountability
D) Acts discreetly & confidentially in all matters requiring careful handling
E) Practices and promotes open & effective communication up, down & across the organizational structure
Skills
Performs sterile treatments, catheterizations, phlebotomy, G-tube insertion, NG tube insertion and tube feedings as assigned. Coordinates the patient's behavioral treatment plan with the CNA's. Performs the following but not limited to clinical skills in a competent manner:
- IV antibiotic secondary set administration
- Multistix
- Hemoccult
- Gastroccult
- PICC Line dressing change, flushing with Heparin and NS, changing injection port
Minimum Qualifications
Clinical knowledge of principles and practices of practical nursing and ability to implement planned nursing care and provide guidance to other staff. Knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, body mechanics, nursing procedures, growth and development, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 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 helpless patients without restrictions. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing along with the ability to work overtime as needed.
Additional Considerations
Experience in nursing at the professional level coupled with experience in medical/surgical nursing, psychiatric nursing, geriatric nursing, rehabilitative nursing and or nursing care of the mentally retarded
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 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.
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 (804)524-7600 for assistance.
DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, 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.
Contact Information
Name: Hiram Davis Medical Center
Phone: 8045247600
Email: HiramHR@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.
Salary : $52,004 - $71,765
