Licensed Practical Nurse (part-time)

Licensed Practical Nurse (part-time)

Mental Health Support Services

Hourly Range: $25.80 - $34.82

Deadline: 11:59 p.m. November 17, 2024

Chesterfield Mental Health Support Services is seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse to be a member of our Assertive Community Treatment Team providing services to adults with serious and persistent mental illness in the community. The schedule is very flexible, and the work is exciting and constant. It provides a cohesive teamwork environment and fulfilling work experiences. There are numerous opportunities to grow as a professional, potential for paid in-service trainings to satisfy CEU requirements and various student loan forgiveness opportunities.
 
Responsibilities will include working with the team to conduct psychiatric assessments; assess physical health needs; make referrals to appropriate health care provider(s); provide management and administration of medication; and provide a range of treatment, rehabilitation and supports. Requires knowledge of mental illness, psychiatric rehabilitation, psychotropic medications, medical problems, and community resources; skills in assessment of mental status and health status, diagnosis, providing education, and coordinating and monitoring activities of the team; and the ability to establish supportive and trusting relationships, communicate and work effectively with members of the team, document activities in permanent electronic record, and manage multiple tasks. Perform other work as required.

Successful candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED; graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing; possess licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Virginia Board of Nursing. One year of community-based experience working with adults with serious mental illness preferred. Bilingual skills preferred.

Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Record must reflect at least three years of history and dated within thirty days of interview date.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.

A Chesterfield County application is required and must be submitted online by deadline. Visit chesterfield.gov/careers to view instructions and to complete and submit an application. (804) 748-1551.

An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion