Licensed Practical Nurse - WESTERN TIDEWATER COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
Suffolk, VA 23435
About the Job
Western Tidewater Community Service Board welcomes you to join our team!
At WTCSB our mission is to provide a coordinated system of quality recovery-oriented care in Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Substance Abuse Services to the citizens of the cities of Franklin and Suffolk and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton. We continually strive to value staff, support diversity, and promote excellence and personal choice in the provision of consumer care.
We are seeking Full-Time LPN positions for various programs throughout our organization.
At WTCSB our mission is to provide a coordinated system of quality recovery-oriented care in Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Substance Abuse Services to the citizens of the cities of Franklin and Suffolk and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton. We continually strive to value staff, support diversity, and promote excellence and personal choice in the provision of consumer care.
We are seeking Full-Time LPN positions for various programs throughout our organization.
Mental Health and/or ID/DD experience is preferred for this position.
Responsibilities and Duties for LPN:
Responsibilities and Duties for LPN:
- Implementing and maintaining Individual Service Plans
- Conducting ongoing physical and mental assessments
- Maintaining accurate consumer records, monitoring consumer safety
- Supervising and monitoring individual medical treatment programs
- Administration and delivery of consumers’ prescribed medication as needed
- Monitoring and education regarding medication compliance and side effects
- Assessing consumer’s vital signs, height, weight, medication compliance, and possible side effects, and obtaining AIMS score or laboratory tests as ordered by a physician
- Completing PA (prior authorizations) and patient assistance for consumer’s psychiatric medication needs
- Compliance with agency policies and procedures, and adherence to all relevant local, state, and federal legal and regulatory requirements
Qualifications and Skills for LPN:
- Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program
- Current Virginia unrestricted LPN License or Current Unrestricted LPN License from a Nurse Licensure Compact State
- 1-year LPN work experience in a mental health program and/or residential setting
- 1-Year LPN work experience involving individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable DMV record
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Preferred: Experience using Electronic medical records; basic knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare Regulations.
Benefits for Full-Time LPN:
- Health Insurance/Life Insurance
- Retirement/Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Vacation/Sick leave
- Legal Resources
- VA 529 Tuition Savings
- Tuition discount with South University
- Working Advantage
- 10-paid holidays per calendar year
- Aflac
- Critical & Accidental Care
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter and WTCSB application or resume via INDEED, or via traditional mail to: Western Tidewater Community Services Board, Human Resources Dept. 7025 Harbour View Blvd. Suite 119, Suffolk, VA 23435. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. WTCSB is a drug, alcohol & smoke-free workplace. Visit our website, www.wtcsb.org for an application.
WTCSB is an equal-opportunity employer.
WTCSB is an equal-opportunity employer.
Source : WESTERN TIDEWATER COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD