Licensed Practical Nurse

Norfolk Community Services Board (NCSB) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents. The Norfolk Community Services Board (NCSB) provides treatment, support, and education to the community with a focus on mental illness, substance use addiction, and intellectual/developmental disabilities. Norfolk CSB provides services to persons in acute crisis as well as integrated, person-centered, and recovery-oriented programming for persons needing assistance and support stabilizing in the community. Today, the NCSB provides treatment and rehabilitation services to over 6,000 Norfolk citizens yearly. Norfolk CSB seeks team members interested in providing skilled services in a public service environment. We are also seeking persons to join our team that are dedicated to supporting a positive work and treatment environment. Please join us as we instill hope and recovery opportunities for the persons we serve.The NCSB is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing healthcare services and education within various City of Norfolk departments and programs. Performs intake assessments, administers first aid and medications, screenings and administrative duties, as well as prepares for local disasters. Practices within acceptable standards in accordance with all city, state, and federal requirements. This position specifically will be assigned to the Co-occurring Recovery Center located at the Tidewater Drive Center. Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $63,353-$72,700Essential FunctionsThe Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing psychiatric nursing services for the Integrated Care Clinic, Opioid Treatment Program, and Assertive Community Treatment Program under the umbrella of the Norfolk Community Services Board as follows:Provides general medical and psychiatric nursing services including but not limited to, medication administration, injections, phlebotomy, vital sign determinations, monitoring of substance withdrawal syndromes, and other assessments as required.Performs intake assessments by obtaining medical histories and testing and recording present medical conditions.Administers first aid by assessing the injuries or illness, determining the necessary care to provide and completing the necessary documentation and phone calls.Administers medication, immunizations, and treatments by reviewing and clarifying the physician's orders, recording medication administration accurately, and serving as a liaison between physicians, nursing staff, children, parents, and other staff within the department.Performs screenings, per specific department requirements, and records test results, composes referrals, and arranges for follow-up as necessary.Performs administrative duties by establishing and maintaining health records for all patients, developing individualized care plans, entering information into various electronic systems, and disseminating information to physicians, supervisors, and other staff members.Provides health education by setting up health and safety programs, consulting with the general public regarding health concerns, attending meetings, serving as a case manager and making home visits to evaluate patient needs.Prepares for local disasters by attending training sessions, participating in drills, reviewing disaster protocols, and being available to serve the community in the event of a disaster.Education/ExperienceWork requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with a two year associate's degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school. Appropriate certifications may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. One year of experience in a medical environment performing patient care duties.Additional Information & RequirementsRequires licensure by Commonwealth of Virginia as Practical Nurse, or if licensed in another state to be eligible via Nursing Licensure Compact.Must be in good standing with the Board of Nurse Examiners, and currently certified in CPR.Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for new hires.BenefitsRegular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.RetirementThe Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant's school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.