LPN, 2nd Shift

Title

Licensed Practical Nurse, 2nd Shift Monday-Friday at Western State Hospital

Western State Hospital

Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (no weekends, no mandatory overtime)

$53,564 Salary, commensurate with experience. 2nd shift weekdays $3.50/hr Shift Differential.

• Provide direct patient care in a safe, therapeutic environment for a specific patient population in a 24/7 psychiatric hospital.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver quality care.
• Provide work direction to PNA staff under supervision of an RN.
• Maintain accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
• Create healthy interpersonal interactions on adult acute admissions, geriatric, and extended rehabilitation service units.
• Observe and report feedback regarding interventions, treatments, behaviors, physical and emotional wellbeing, and other situations.
• Document and communicate care activities.
• Use specialized training to promote mental wellness recovery.
• Prioritize time to meet patients’ needs and provide direct patient care duties as assigned, including medication administration.
• Implement all individual treatment plans.
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and document patient education and responses per policy and procedure.

• Knowledge of illness and treatment modalities, including medication administration.
• Ability to implement nursing care plans and provide guidance to other staff.
• Ability to delegate and supervise nursing staff; effective written, verbal, and sign communication.
• Ability to participate in interdisciplinary team; assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Willingness to work overtime during staffing emergencies, including potential 16‑hour shifts in a 24/7 psychiatric setting.
• Complete all annual competency training, including TOVA III with physical restraints.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers with the American Heart Association.
• Demonstrate knowledge of recovery/trauma‑informed care.

• Psych Nursing experience.
• Veteran or Veteran Spouse.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Once submitted, a confirmation of receipt will be provided. Refer to the “Your Application” section in your account to check status. The Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process encourages individuals with disabilities to apply; please provide the required Certificate of Disability or AHP Letter. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and interview processes. Contact Human Resources at (540‑332‑8300) for assistance.

Western State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.

Name:
Elizabeth Weber
Phone: 540‑332‑8056
Email: elizabeth.weberginia.gov