What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Fairfax County, VA?
Salary : $61,257.25 - $102,095.55 Annually
Location : ALEXANDRIA (KP10), VA
Job Type : FT Hourly W BN
Job Number : 25-00446
Department : Community Services Board
Opening Date : 02 / 15 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade : S22
Posting Type : Open to General Public
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10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Provides direct treatment and medical support for residents residing in the Fairfax Detoxification Center. Under Supervision of a nursing supervisor or medical provider, LPN functions as a resource on medical issues for non-medical personnel. Serves as the liaison to community resource pharmacy and community medical providers. Provides clinical collaboration with physicians / medical staff and the mental health treatment team regarding medical support services to clients. Behavioral Health LPN provides assessment, outreach, support services, crisis intervention, education, and life skills training to Fairfax County citizens who are seriously mentally ill or those with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders.
Conducts and gathers relevant research information on medical services and educates program staff. Provides accurate and timely written documentation on clients and the program. Visually observes physical appearance of clients and monitors their behaviors. Encourages clients / compliance with program rules and expectations. This position is designated emergency services personnel and is expected to report for duty even in cases of inclement weather. Conducts face to face services such as injections, body mass index checks, medication monitoring, all based on regulations. Conducts oral checks ensure client is not diverting medication via unseen oral areas. Provides vitals several times per day visual body searches in small areas, while providing physical support to intoxicated clients / residents. Provides monitored urine testing in restrooms. Serves as the liaison to community resource pharmacy and community medical providers. Provides clinical collaboration with physicians / medical staff and the mental health treatment team regarding medical support services to clients.
Work hours : Overnight shift, (10pm-8am), 4 nights a week, with alternating weekends
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Additional benefits of working with the CSB include :
- This position includes a signing bonus for fully qualified new county employees in the amount of $10,000.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home () and CSB recognizes that staff competence speaking a variety of languages is necessary to meet client needs. We encourage candidate's bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply. A foreign language skills stipend of up to $1,300 / 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.
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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.)
Maintains a neat clinic area, assuring supply room is properly stocked and organized and that equipment is cleaned, sterilized and maintained in good working order.
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.)
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.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED :
CPR / First Aid certifications - within 3 months of hire
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT :
This position is emergency / essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and / or other emergencies.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Practical experience working in behavioral health and other health care settings.
Experience with service delivery to individuals with mental health, substance abuse, or developmental disabilities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Ability to physically organize, sort, store, deliver medications, and administer injections; communicate with ethnically diverse consumers who have mental health / developmental disabilities / substance abuse special needs; read and record medication orders; take vital signs; use keyboard to enter data in electronic health record; and utilize a computer. 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. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO / AA / TTY.
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Merit Positions
Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following :
Group Term Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
LiveWell Program
Flexible Spending Programs
Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
Paid Holidays
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Commuter Benefit Program
Continuous Learning Opportunities
NOTE : Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program : https : / / studentaid.gov / manage-loans / forgiveness-cancellation / public-service
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Non-Merit Positions
Medical / Vision / Dental Insurance Coverage
Flexible Spending Program
Deferred Compensation
No benefits
Have you graduated from a school of nursing in a licensed practical nursing program (LPN)?
Do you possess a current license or a multistate licensure privilege to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia?
How many years of full-time equivalent post-licensure experience do you have as a Licensed Practical Nurse?
Are you currently certified in Basic Life Support?
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Which of the following Nursing Care tasks have you performed? (Check all that apply)
How many years of experience do you have working with individuals diagnosed with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders?
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Salary : $61,257 - $102,096
