LPN- Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

LPN- Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Title: LPN- Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

State Role Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Hiring Range: $56,115 - $77,439

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Job Duties

This position requires 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. Competitive Shift Differential for Licensed Practical Nurse Role- 49111 $3.50 Per hour Second Shift Weekday $2.50 Per hour Third Shift Weekday $3.00 Per hour First Shift Weekend/First Shift Weekday Holiday $3.50 Per hour Second Shift Weekend/Second Shift Weekday Holiday $4.00 Per hour Third Shift Weekend/Third Shift Holiday

Minimum Qualifications

Basic Computer Knowledge. Requires current LPN licensure through the Virginia Department of Health Professions. General nursing experience. Experience with bedside nursing and patient observation

Additional Considerations

Long Term Care and Nursing Home experience is preferred. Knowledge 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.