Licensed Practical Nurse

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

State Role

Title:

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Hiring Range: $53,564 - $73,918

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Catawba Hospital

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

• Collects and reports data for the development of patient plan of care to the Registered Nurse.
• Completes documentation in the medical record.
• Delivers patient care that is age-specific for assigned patients.
• Follows Physician’s Orders and Treatment Plans.
• Transcribes and administers medication and treatments and evaluates patient response as defined in policy and procedure.
• Observes and reports medication events in a timely, accurate manner (Adverse Drug Reaction and medication variances).
• Assists patient with activities of daily living (ADL) within the guidelines of policies and procedures.
• Identifies and reports patient behavioral and physical change in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provides education to patients and families with appropriate documentation in the medical record.
• Keeps accurate and timely records for the development of behavioral interventions.
• Actively participates in the implementation of behavioral guidelines.
• Performs assignments utilizing principles of Recovery Model.

• Initiates and participates in activities that improve patient care and implements changes as directed.
• Assists Registered Nurse with implementation of unit milieu.
• Assists Registered Nurse to supervise Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Assistants in‑patient care delivery and interventions with written documentation.
• Identifies need for and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Assists in on‑unit education and development of staff.

• Attends all mandatory in‑services.
• Completes 12 hours of training to meet training needs and developmental plan.
• Shares information from committees, work groups, PI Teams and in‑services.

Must have a valid LPN license issued by the Virginia Department of Health Professions Board of Nursing. LPN‑As are encouraged to apply.

• Clinical knowledge of principles and practices of practical nursing, medication administration, psychiatric disorders, and developmental processes.
• Ability to implement planned nursing care and provides guidance to other staff.
• Demonstrate competence as defined on Competency Assessment.

• Mental health and/or long‑term care experience is preferred.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY)