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Licensed Practical Nurse

Employer
City Of Alexandria Virginia
Location
Alexandria, VA
Salary
$21.82 - $35.86 Hourly
Closing date
Sep 28, 2020

Job Details

Licensed Practical Nurse
(Part-Time)

The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. About one-quarter square miles in the city have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Licensed Practical Nurse position.

An Overview
The Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN) will be responsible for all nursing duties related to successful attestation of Meaningful Use and Primary Health Care Screenings objectives. The LPN will work under the supervision of the Medical Director and in coordination with the Psychiatric Nurses and the Pharmacy Technicians. The LPN will be responsible for conducting all required nursing activities to meet Meaningful Use and Primary Health Care Screenings expectations, document findings into the electronic health record and effectively communicate with the psychiatrists and other treatment team members.

What You Should Bring
The ideal candidate should have thorough knowledge of the theories, techniques and practices of community mental health nursing; thorough knowledge of and ability to provide primary health care screenings; ability to work with individuals who have multiple impairments; ability to accurately collect and enter health care data into an EHR; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, nurses, patients, community providers and other treatment team members; and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

The Opportunity
  • Conducts primary health care screenings for identified patients on a timely basis;
  • Meets with patients prior to psychiatrist visit to take vital signs including height, weight, BMI, blood pressure and pulse rate and documents in the EHR;
  • Takes a basic patient history including medical conditions, medications, allergies and pregnancy status when applicable and documents in the EHR;
  • Assists patients with completing a depression screening tool;
  • Reviews laboratory reports and enters lab values in the EHR;
  • Inquires at each visit if there have been changes in medical conditions and medications and documents in the EHR;
  • Obtains preferred pharmacy information and documents in the EHR;
  • Reviews summary of care reports from external providers and documents information in the EHR;
  • Ensures that all medical documents are sent to medical records for processing.
  • Notifies psychiatrists and nursing staff of any abnormal results in a timely manner.
  • Ensures patient flow by seeing patients in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Assists with chaperoning patients as needed.
  • Provides health education in conjunction with the psychiatrist and nursing staff.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

About the Department
The Center for Adult Services (CAS) provides programs and services in Aging; Adult Protective Services; Clinical & Emergency Services; and Community & Residential Support Services for seniors and for persons with mental illness, intellectual disabilities and substance use disorders. CAS provides compassionate and effective person-centered services based on best practices. Our teams support self-determination, safety and recovery for Alexandria residents affected by abuse, neglect, mental illness, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse disorders.

Minimum & Additional Requirements

Two-Year College Degree; Currently licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Preferred Qualifications

College courses in psychiatric or community health nursing; At least one year of experience in nursing case management; Fluent & Bilingual in both English and Spanish.

Notes

This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks including but not limited to: FBI/Federal Records Check; VA State Child Abuse/Neglect Registry; Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Database; education/certifications; drug screening; and driver’s license.

Schedule: Monday through Wednesday, 12:30PM - 9:00PM

Company

The City of Alexandria is an award-winning, innovative, and progressive local government that brings together elected leaders, residents, businesses, and staff to foster a thriving community.  We are an independent, full-service city, providing the services typically operated by both counties and cities in areas such as public safety, transportation, human services, parks and recreation, planning, and administration. We offer a wide range of exciting career opportunities in a variety of fields, with the resources and expertise to succeed.  In Alexandria, employees are our most important asset, and we work hard to create and support a culture that delivers excellence through the shared values of respect, integrity, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Our employees have access to excellent medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other benefits.  Alexandria provides a defined-benefit pension and offers six weeks of paid parental leave to employees who become parents through birth, adoption or foster care.

We offer a robust wellness program, interdepartmental rotation program, tuition assistance funding and professional development program that helps employees obtain the knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience to enhance their professional and personal growth.

With a population of approximately 160,000 and a land area of 16 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Located on the Potomac River across from Washington, D.C., Alexandria is known for its beautifully preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture, charming waterfront, high-tech economy, vibrant retail and restaurant corridors and diverse neighborhoods. We are a unique and historic community, and we continue to innovate for the 21st century.

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