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Posted by: Eastern State Hospital on May 29, 2019


Location:

Williamsburg , VA

Job Description:

Position Information

Position Information

Working Title
Licensed Practical Nurse ($2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS)

Role Title
Licensed Practical Nurse - 49111

Job Open Date
01/26/2019

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)?
No

Hiring Range
Minimum $39,367- Negotiable(based on experience)

Agency
Eastern State Hospital (704)

Agency Website
http://www.esh.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Location
Williamsburg - 830

Sublocation

Position Number
00037

Job Posting Number
1047635

Type of Recruitment
General Public - G

Does this position have telework options?
No

Bilingual/Multilingual Skill Requirement/Preference
No

Job Type
Full-Time (Salaried)

Job Type Detail
Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1

Pay Band
03

Job Description
Eastern State Hospital, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773, with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state of the art campus, situated on 500 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services ( DBHDS ) system, and is accredited by the Joint Commission. ESH invites applications for the position of a Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN ). The LPN provides quality nursing care to psychiatric and geropsychiatric patients based on standards of nursing practice and care within scope of licensure. To perform selected skilled patient centered nursing care to individual and groups of patients with complex mental and physical illnesses under the general supervision of a registered nurse. Provides a variety of patient care such as administering medication and treatments, maintaining patient records, promoting health and wellness education, and communicating for continuity of patient care.
Currently offering a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus for those new to state service!
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO /AA/ TTY . Reasonable accommodations are available.
Eastern State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to applicants without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.

Minimum Qualifications
• Current Virginia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse; multi-state compact endorsement accepted.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing standards and fundamentals including medication management and patient assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to lift, un-assisted, weights greater than 50 pounds, using proper lifting techniques.
• Must have High school graduate or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience caring for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities preferred.

Special Requirements
Applicants show interest in this position by submitting, in its entirety online, an application and all required application material(s).
Applicants are solely responsible for ensuring that the application and supplemental materials thoroughly reflects their knowledge, skills, and abilities, as it relates to the advertised qualifications. For consideration, a completed application must be received online by 11:59PM on the "Job Close Date"
Applicants who list "see resume" in lieu of completing the application may miss the opportunity for consideration.
Eastern State Hospital conducts a comprehensive and thorough background check.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Eastern State Hospital offers a competitive benefit package to include various health care plans, paid life insurance, Virginia Retirement System retirement plan, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave.
Eastern State Hospital is a tobacco-free facility.

Pay Rate:

Unspecified

HR. Website URL:

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About Eastern State Hospital

Virginia Eastern State Hospital, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773 with a well intentioned emphasis on community focused mental health care. The Hospital is situated on 500 acres and consists of 2 patient care buildings, and a staff of over 900 to care for the 300 patients. Virginia Eastern State Hospital is part of The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services system and is accredited by the Joint Commission.

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