LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Mecklenburg County, Virginia
SIGN-ON BONUS
Date Posted
September 6, 2023
Salary Range
$44,082 to $64,982
Employment Type
Full-time
Shift
1st
Category
Nurse
Southside Behavioral Health provides individualized culturally competent care in our communities, by supporting wellness and quality of life in a recovery-oriented environment and professional manner. Covering the counties of Halifax, Mecklenburg and Brunswick, VA. Our behavioral health services are backed with community involvement and values.
SBH is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for its Hope House, ICF located in Lacrosse, VA. This position provides medical services for the intellectually disabled residents of the Board’s Intermediate Care Facility.
Responsibilities
- Maintains necessary case records and participates in interdisciplinary team conferences.
- Formulates nursing assessments and summaries, orders medications from the contract pharmacy as prescribed by the treating physicians, records, stores and dispenses medications as prescribed by physicians, gives injections as prescribed, works in conjunction with the QMRP and RN oversight, and schedules, maintains, and transports residents to medical appointments.
- Provides family and resident consultation on medications and side effects, and monitors blood levels and alerts physician of any changes and any adverse reactions to medications.
- Assists and consults with facility QDDP, RN oversight, Support Coordinator, Pharmacist, Psychologist, Dietitian, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Dentist, Education Specialist, Recreation Therapist and/or Physician/Medical Director.
- Works a flexible schedule, Mondays through Fridays, working some evenings, and early mornings to accommodate residents’ needs.
Qualifications
- Licensed LPN in the state of Virginia required.
- Two or three years of nursing with one to two years work experience with target population preferred.
- Must meet all criminal background and drug screening requirements. Valid driver’s license and safe driving record, required.
Excellent Benefits package and Virginia Retirement System. Tuition repayment program is available to eligible individuals.
As an equal opportunity employer, women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits and Perks
Benefits/perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment.