REACH Licensed Practical Nurse; Part-time

REACH Licensed Practical Nurse (Part-time)

The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking part‑time LPNs to join our REACH team! The successful candidate will perform intermediate human support work in the care and treatment of clients, managing, preparing and monitoring medications, transcribing doctor's orders, administering injections, obtaining lab specimens, preparing and maintaining records and files, attending clinical staff meetings and trainings and related work as apparent or assigned.

Work is performed under the supervision of the REACH Nurse Supervisor.

• Admits clients to the program; obtains physician orders; orders medications; collaborates with pharmacy; transcribes orders.
• Assesses and evaluates clients; obtains and reviews pertinent medical data; collects vital signs and specimens; monitors client’s 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; assists the physician as needed.
• Draws venous blood, fingerstick, 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.
• Responds to medical emergencies and calls emergency medical services for clients and staff when warranted.
• Completes incident reports, documentation, notifications, and follow‑ups as applicable.
• 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.
• Ensures required trainings are current and completed in a timely manner.

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 patient's 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.

Graduation from a State‑accredited program of practical nurse education and moderate experience as a practical nurse in a behavioral health setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, and some medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects;

work requires stooping, reaching, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, use of measuring devices, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities;

the worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

• Possession of a current license as a Practical Nurse issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Nursing.
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Full‑time/part‑time:
Part‑time.

Starting Salary Range: $28.64 + DOQ.

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.