Agency: CSB
Job#: ELT-CSB-24009
Grade: S-21
Hours: This position may not exceed 1560 hours per calendar year. Individuals in this position are eligible for limited employee benefits (including medical, vision and dental insurance coverage) and participation in flexible spending programs, but not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay.
Salary: $35 - $40 per hour
Work Location: 8119 Holland Road, Alexandria VA 22306
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive Behavioral Health nursing care to individuals diagnosed with Serious Mental Health. A licensed Practical Nurse will deliver therapeutic nursing and behavioral health interventions under the supervision of a registered nurse. LPN will dually function as a member of a nursing team and a multidisciplinary team. This position is responsible for clinical and primary care issues including the following: serves as the liaison to community resources, pharmacies, and other community medical providers. Provides and gathers information for clinical collaboration with physicians/medical staff and the mental health treatment team regarding medical support for clients. Provides therapeutic medical and behavioral health interventions, consultation, and education about medical issues to non-medical team members. Performs health screening and supports the integration of behavioral and physical health.
This position is designated emergency series personnel and is expected to report for duty even in cases of inclement weather.
Work hours may include some weekends and holidays.
Applicant must be computer literate in the Electronic Health Record, and must maintain accurate, timely and detailed electronic documentation in client records that meets state, local and federal performance contract expectations.
Duties of this position include:
- Provides direct care for individuals with behavioral health issues.
- Assists medical staff with completion of prior authorizations with insurance companies.
- Coordinates lab orders for metabolic screening.
- Serves as a nursing resource for clinical staff.
- Obtains vitals sign, weight, height.
- Administers injections to seriously mentally ill individuals.
- Manages administrative tasks of running a Nursing Clinic, such as inventory and organization of physical space.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing school plus one year of work experience in behavioral health, substance disorder, or another related field.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of practical nursing skills gained through an accredited practical nursing program.
- Skill in performing technical nursing procedures (e.g., injections, blood pressure screening).
- Ability to elicit sufficient and 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.
- Ability to travel to community settings to provide nursing care to clients.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- One-year post-licensure experience working as an LPN preferably in a dual diagnosis substance disorder, and behavioral health setting.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Adaptable to flexible scheduling and ability to work independently.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team and maintain good working relationships with both staff and clients.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
- Possession of current Virginia or Compact LPN license, and BLS card.
- Valid driver’s license.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record, a Child Protective Services Registry, a TB screen, and a Sanctions Screening to the satisfaction of the employer.
To apply, please email resume to:
Jacklyne.Abdulai@fairfaxcounty.gov and Yusuf.enum@fairfaxcounty.gov
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Standard shift:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person