LPN-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Sign‑on Bonus: $7,500 to eligible new hires***

Title: LPN-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

State Role

Title:

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hiring Range: $53,564 – Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

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

Recruitment Type: General Public – G

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

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Current LPN licensure through the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
• General nursing experience.
• Experience with bedside nursing and patient observation.

• Long‑term Care and Nursing Home experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of gerontology, techniques of behavior management, applied pharmacology as related to elderly patients with chronic medical conditions and mental disorders is preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control practices is preferred.
• Basic management and supervisory skills are preferred.
• Experience working with Electronic Health Records is preferred.

Special Instructions:
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Requirements:
Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.

Background Investigation:
All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre‑employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

• 37.2‑314 and 37.2‑408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific (“barrier”) crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending (“barrier”) charges as listed under Virginia Code.
• 19.2‑392.02.

Reasonable Accommodations:
Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at 804‑766‑3322 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity:
Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference:
Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Benefits:
Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick…