What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN- Piedmont Geriatric Hospital position at Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services?
- OFFERING $7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS TO ELIGIBLE NEW HIRES***
State Role Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Hiring Range: $55,439 - $76,505
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital
Agency Website: https://www.pgh.dbhds.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
PGH is currently hiring for evening/night shift rotations-12 hour night shifts are 7pm-7:30am, 8 hour shifts are 3pm-11:30 or 11p-7:30am.
Evening shift & Night shift 5 8 hour shifts are also available-3p-11:30pm & 11:00p-7:30am.
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
- 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.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.
Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.
Under Virginia Code
- 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific (“barrier”) crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending (“barrier”) charges as listed under Virginia Code
- 19.2-392.02.
Equal Opportunity: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.
Veteran Preference: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.
Benefits: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!
Contact Information
Name: Tricia Wilson
Phone: 804-518-3339
Email: tricia.wilson@dbhds.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Salary : $55,439 - $76,505