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Posted by: Eastern State Hospital on Oct 20, 2021


Location:

Williamsburg , VA

Job Description:

Position Information

Working Title
Licensed Practical Nurse - $3,500 Sign-On Bonus and Quarterly Retention Bonuses (up to $12,000/year)!

Role Title
Licensed Practical Nurse - 49111

Job Open Date
10/01/2021

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
Negotiable, commensurate on experience

Agency
Eastern State Hospital (704)

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

Location
Williamsburg - 830

Sublocation

Position Number
01400

Job Posting Number
1087098

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
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

$3,500 Sign-On Bonus for those new to state service with signed one year written agreement.

There is an opportunity for you to earn Retention Bonuses with continued employment quarterly ($3,000) that could equate to ($12,000) annually!


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 ). New LPN graduates are welcome to apply.

We are currently hiring for first, second and third shifts to include weekends, holidays and overtime.

The LPN provides quality nursing care to psychiatric and geriatric patients based on standards of nursing practice and care within scope of license. Performs 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 $3,500 Sign-On Bonus for those new to state service!

Minimum Qualifications
• Current Virginia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or license eligible; 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. 

 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience caring for individual with Mental Health, intellectual and physical disabilities.

Special Requirements
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO /AA/ TTY . Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities. 

 
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. 

 
Applicants are 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 on all employees.

Per Executive Directive, to address additional measures to protect our state employees and those we service, you are required to disclose your current vaccination status and you will be required to complete a Vaccination Status Form upon hire.  Failing to disclose your vaccination status may disqualify you from a position with our facility.

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

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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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