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2nd Shift Licensed Practical Nurse

2nd Shift Licensed Practical Nurse
LPN - Psyc
Danville, VA
Permanent
Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute

Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental services support individuals by promoting recovery, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life. DBHDS operates 12 facilities: 8 behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured, intensive services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, or need substance use disorder services. DBHDS is committed to a life of possibilities for all Virginians. This position will work at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute, a 72-bed Joint Commission accredited State Mental Health Facility, located in Danville, VA.
$50,489/year
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Description

2nd Shift Licensed Practical Nurse

Come Join our team of LPNs that makes a difference!

Up to a $17,500 Bonus for Licensed Practical Nurses that are new to state service and remain with the facility for 2 years.

$10,000 sign on bonus will be awarded to new hires to state service with a one-year written agreement required.

An additional $7,500 retention bonus will be awarded to new hires who are hired after December 10, 2023. The retention bonus will be paid out one year after hire date and require a one-year written agreement.

Competitive Shift Differentials
1st shift weekend-$3.00 per hour
2nd shift-weekday-$3.50 per hour/2nd shift weekend/holidays-$3.50 per hour
3rd shift-weekday-$2.50 per hour/3rd shift weekend/holidays-$4.00 per hour

Exceptional State Benefits Include: 13 paid holidays, 12+ paid vacation days, 8 paid sick days and 4+ paid family personal days per year; Family Medical Leave, Short- and Long-term disability coverage; Low-cost, comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance benefits; Group life and optional life insurance, and Flexible Reimbursement accounts.

Other state benefits include:
Referral Bonuses
Virginia 529 College Savings Plan may be available for this role
State Employee Discounts and More!

DBHDS is seeking dedicated, experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Professionals. A LPN at DBHDS is responsible for providing advanced nursing care for patients with psychiatric disorders in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, as well as nursing standards and regulations.

LPNs are also responsible for safely implementing the use of Seclusion/Restraints including knowledge of physical/emotional risk factors of the patients served at the facility.

Positions are available for second shift. Flexible schedules are available. This position may be eligible or required to work overtime. This position will work every other weekend. This position will work some holidays on a rotating basis with other nurses

Requirements
Experience working as a LPN.
Successfully complete BLS, Therapeutic Options (TO) and other required training upon employment at facility.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills, team focused care and professional approach.
Displays the ability to plan, implement and evaluate care utilizing knowledge of pharmacology, psychiatric and physical disorders, and cultural needs of the individual psychiatric patient.
Presents good clinical knowledge and resource to staff.
Current, in good standing, LPN licensed to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or license eligible.
A valid driver’s license is required and must remain valid and in good standing throughout employment.
Location
Danville, Virginia 24540
Specialty
Psychiatry
Employment Type
Permanent
Shift
2nd Shift
Compensation
$50,489/year