Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Description
Western Tidewater Community Service Board welcomes you to join our team! At WTCSB our mission is to provide a coordinated system of quality recovery oriented care in Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Substance Abuse Services to the citizens of the cities of Franklin and Suffolk and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton. We continually strive to value staff, support diversity, and promote excellence and personal choice in the provision of consumer care. We are seeking Full-Time LPN for our Assisted Living Facility (Tidewater Cove) ** Mental Health and/or ID/DD experience is preferred for this position** Responsibilities and Duties for LPN: • Implementing and maintaining Individual Service Plans • Conducting on-going physical and mental assessments • Maintaining accurate consumer records, monitoring consumer safety • Supervising and monitoring individual medical treatment programs • Administration and delivery of consumers’ prescribed medication as needed • Monitoring and education regarding medication compliance and side effects • Assessing consumer’s vital signs, height, weight, medication compliance, possible side effects, and obtain AIMS score or laboratory tests as ordered by physician • Completing PA (prior authorizations) and patient assistance for consumer’s psychiatric medication needs • Compliance with agency policies and procedures, and adhere to all relevant local, state, and federal legal and regulatory requirement Qualifications and Skills for LPN: • Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program • Current Virginia unrestricted LPN License or Current Unrestricted LPN License from a Nurse Licensure Compact State • 1-year LPN work experience in a mental health program and/or residential setting • 1-Year LPN work experience involving individuals with intellectual disabilities • Valid driver’s license with acceptable DMV record • Proficiency in Microsoft Office • Preferred: Experience using Electronic medical records; basic knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare Regulations. Benefits for Full-Time LPN: • Health Insurance/Life Insurance • Retirement/Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Vacation/Sick leave • Legal Resources Work Schedule: Days, Nights, Overnights and Weekends To Apply: Submit your application and resume via Indeed or via traditional mail to 7025 Harbour View Blvd. Suite 119, Suffolk, VA 23435. ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. Visit our website, www.wtcsb.org for more information about our organization.