Licensed Practical Nurse - Ast Community Residential

Job Announcement

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus*

The Supportive Community Residential Services Division of the Fairfax Falls Church Community Services Board/Mental Health is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse position located in Reston, Virginia. This position is in supervised residential settings. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be computer literate, able to drive personal vehicle to various program sites, and be comfortable working with clients in community based residential treatment sites for Seriously Mentally Ill Adults, many with Co-occurring Substance Use Disorders, and medical issues. Collaborates with mental health supervisors, mental health t herapists, mental health c ounselors, and other support staff in the provision of services. Monitors the physical health of the residents and partnering with primary care physicians and psychiatrists to coordinate care. Supports evidence based and best practices in the treatment component in addition to health and wellness education.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

*BONUS: This position includes a sign-on bonus for new merit county employees in the amount of $5,000 (full-time).

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Illustrative Duties

(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;
• Performs Snellen (eye chart), Ishihara vision (color), and audio(hearing) testing;
• 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 pharmacy organization;
• 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, assuring supply room is properly stocked and organized and that equipment is cleaned, sterilized and maintained in good working order.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(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 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 establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and staff members.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program; plus two years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

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;
• Valid Motor Vehicle Driver's License.
• MANDT (Required within 3 months)
• CPR (Required within 3 months)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, a driving record 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.)

All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs may be subject to a weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 years mental health nursing experience
• 1-2 years exp medical surgical nursing experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be capable of providing nursing care and assistance including physically assisting large adults in hygiene. Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, cook, shop, drive, and write as needed; use keyboard to enter data in electronic health record; review data on computer monitor; take vital signs (blood pressure, weight, abdominal girth, temperature, pulse, blood sugar finger sticks); and administer intramuscular injections and TB tests. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.