- Location
- Leesburg, VA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
How you make a difference
The Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse (Psych LPN) is responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients with mental health disorders, administering psychotropic medications, and monitoring their effectiveness and side effects. They must have a deep understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, as well as issues related to psychotropic medication compliance. This position requires obtaining and maintaining security clearance.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Experience
- Experience in the provision of nursing services in a psychiatric setting
Licenses/Certifications
- Must maintain CPR certification, and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required by contract
Key Responsibilities
- Provide psychiatric nursing services under the direction of the Psychiatrist and Director of Nursing, which includes contributing to assessments done by registered nurses, implementing specific treatments, and monitoring compliance with medication.
- Provision of medication education to inmates and training in human behavior and/or mental health issues to institutional staff as assigned by the Mental Health Director/Mental Health Coordinator/Director of Nursing.
- Provision of documentation in the health record of individual patient's treatment progress, participation in staff meetings and in-service training programs, and informing superiors of any need for additional clinical supervision or proposals to improve clinical services.
- Comply with employee standards, maintain confidentiality of inmate information, and network and communicate effectively with the company, Facility staff, and off-site support agencies.
- Respond to code or health emergencies within standard guidelines and provision of education to patients regarding health, nutrition, and other adaptive behaviors, with the goal of fostering personal growth and well-being.
You Matter
• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training
Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
