Forensic Psychiatry, Psychiatry
Job ID: Licensed Practical Nurse (Days)
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental services support individuals by promoting recover, 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 SVMHI is a 72-bed, Joint Commission and CMS accredited inpatient psychiatric hospital operated by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).
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 day shift (two 12-hour shifts from 7:00 am - 7:30 pm and two 8-hour shifts from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm). This position may be required to work overtime. This position will work every other weekend.