Licensed Practical Nurse

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus*

This position works within Fairfax Detoxification to support residential services. Also provides direct treatment and medical support for residents residing in the Fairfax Detoxification Center (FDC). Under supervision of a nursing supervisor and medical provider, functions as a resource on medical issues for non-medical personnel. Serves as the liaison to community resource pharmacy and community medical providers. Provides clinical collaboration with physicians/medical staff and the mental health treatment team regarding medical support services to clients. Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides assessment, outreach, support services, crisis intervention, education, and life skills training to Fairfax County citizens who are seriously mentally ill or those with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. Conducts and gathers relevant research information on medical services and educates program staff. Provides accurate and timely written documentation on clients and the program. Visually observes physical appearance of clients and monitors their behaviors. Encourages clients/compliance with program rules and expectations. This position is designated emergency series personnel and is expected to report for duty even in cases of inclement weather.

Working hours are four ten hours shifts, alternating weekends, days and evening shifts mostly.

Here are some of the additional benefits CSB employees enjoy:

• *This LPN position includes a signing bonus for fully qualified new merit county employees in the amount of $10,000 (full-time).

• Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home - including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others. We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. A foreign language skills stipend of up to $1560/year (full-time) may be given for qualified bi-lingual employees.

• License/Certification Reimbursement - Reimbursement for job related licenses and/or certifications once per year.

• To find out more about the benefits of working with Fairfax County Government, please visit the CSB Careers Page.

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Provides nursing services to individuals and/or families in clinics, ambulatory care centers, offices, or community settings;
• Administers medications and performs treatments;
• Performs appropriate height, weight, and head circumference measurements;
• Coordinates and performs screening procedures, e.g.; vision and hearing, Snellen (eye chart), Ishihara vision (color), and audio(hearing) testing and other testing as required;
• Administers immunizations under the supervision of a licensed medical practitioner or registered professional nurse;
• Solicits contraindications and medical history prior to each injection;
• Assists in medication management;
• Performs necessary Laboratory tests and/or specimen collections per agency protocol (e.g., venipuncture; finger, foot, and heel stick; blood pressure checks; and urine testing);
• Records and reports testing and specimen collection findings;
• Prepares Lab specimens collected for shipment to other Labs;
• Maintains a neat clinic area or health room, assuring supply room is properly stocked and organized and that equipment is cleaned, sterilized and maintained in good working order;
• Makes referrals to and seeks guidance from licensed medical practitioner or registered professional nurse for non-routine health needs;
• Documents care provided according to agency protocols and guidelines;
• Maintains and updates electronic school health records and statistics;
• Provides health information and education to students and parents.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all- inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of practical nursing skills gained through an accredited practical nursing program;
• Skill in performing technical nursing procedures (e.g., injections, venipuncture, blood pressure screening);
• Ability to identify questionable test findings;
• Ability to perform CPR and use an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) or perform emergency treatment for life-threatening conditions;
• Ability to elicit sufficient pertinent medical information from a client and record a medical history that is complete and accurate;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a diverse population;
• Ability to effectively document care provided according to record management guidelines;
• Ability to maintain and update electronic health records and to prepare routine reports;
• Ability to compile clinical statistics;
• Ability to use sound judgment and to work independently within established policies, procedures and guidelines;
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and staff members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program; plus, two years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse or two years of related experience providing medical services in a public health/community health setting (e.g., Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Technician, or other relevant experience).

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Possession of current license or a multistate licensure privilege to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia at time of hire;
• CPR/First Aid (Required within 3 months)
  
  

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter.
• This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)
• Licensed providers may not "opt out" of being a Medicare provider.

• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Experience with crisis management and psychotropic medications and their effects.
• Experience administering Long-Acting Psychotropic Injections
• Experience working independently and on interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience working in a residential setting, nursing home, or hospital.
• Experience with medication used for SUD treatment.
• Experience administering medication using Medication Administration Record (MAR).