What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (Various Shifts)-North Campus ** SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE position at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority?
Description
Do you enjoy making a difference in your community and helping other people? Are you looking to join a great team and welcoming enviroment?
The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is currently hiring full-time Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) with our North Campus Residential Treatment Programs to provide intermediate care and treatment of clients, managing, preparing and monitoring medications, administering injections, obtaining lab specimens, preparing and maintaining records and files, and related work as apparent or assigned.
Job Duties :
- Assesses and evaluates clients; obtains and reviews pertinent medical data; collects vital signs and specimens; monitors clients response to treatment.
- Manages, sorts and prepares medications for distribution to patients; evaluates, reviews and monitors medication compliance.
- Administers injections, immunizations, and medications with training and supervision; assist the physician as needed.
- Draws venus blood, finger stick, urine and other routine laboratory work; obtains and processes specimens; sends to the laboratory for analysis.
- Consults with physicians, case manager, team members and pharmacies on new orders, changes, preauthorizations and lab results; reviews and verifies discharge orders.
- Prepares and maintains patient charts, logs and records; orders, tracks and stocks supplies and medications.
- Provides crisis intervention services as necessary.
- Attends meetings, seminars and training as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of practical nursing techniques and the care and treatment of all types of clients; considerable knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, basic health and safety practices; skills in preparing and administering medications and general knowledge of proper dosage, effects and contradictions; skill in the operation of general and specialized equipment used in the area of assignment; ability to make astute observations of patients conditions and to report changes accurately; ability to understand, interpret, and relate oral and written instruction; ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, medical personnel, other employees and the general public.
Position Requirements
Education and Experience
Special Requirements
Additional Information
Full-Time / Part-Time
Full-Time
Open Date
2 / 20 / 2024
Close Date
About the Organization
Join the Fearless!
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) is licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and is the statutorily established public entity responsible for providing mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and prevention services to the citizens of the City of Richmond.
Our Mission :
RBHA promotes health, wellness, and recovery for the people and communities we serve.
Our Vision :
An inclusive, healthy community where individuals are inspired to reach their highest potential.
Our Values :
Equity / Innovation / Quality / Inclusion / Accessibility / Transparency / Compassion / Integrity
Creating Healthy Communities - One Person, One Family, One Community at a time.
RBHA is committed to providing behavioral health services to all Richmond residents regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, or national origin.
Services are provided directly by RBHA staff and through contracts with private providers in the community. Funding is received through fees from consumers, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the City of Richmond, and local and state grants.
Starting Salary Range
27.54
EOE Statement
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This position is currently accepting applications.
Salary : $28
