CS Psychiatric LPN (Part-Time)

Introduction

Are you a Psychiatric Nurse

• LPN who wants to make an impact on the overall health and wellbeing of your patients? We know psychiatric patients struggle with a disproportionately high rate of medical issues. Prince William County Community Service is looking for a psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse who is familiar with psychiatric patients and how to monitor patients for primary care medical needs. Located within easy commuting distance from Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia, Prince William County is a diverse and dynamic community where we treasure our past and the promise of our future. Come join a team that values quality service, integrity, and accountability.

About This Role:

In this position you will be working as psychiatric nurse, duties include but not limited to:

• Obtaining primary care screening on all patients entering our agency as part of the intake assessment.

• Obtain vital signs, height, weight, BMI, medical history including diagnoses and medication list, other providers' contact information, last physical exam.

• Assist obtaining clinical information from other medical providers.

• Complete treatment plans.

• Educating patients and caregivers about medications, labs, nutrition, and related health information.

• Enter primary care screening notes and nursing notes into electronic health record.

• Accurately enter verbal orders received from physicians.

• Prepare and process necessary labwork, review lab results, and notify prescribing doctor of lab findings.

• Maintain folder for each physician with lab results, PAP forms, authorizations, and other written information.

• Manage phone calls from pharmacies, labs, other providers, patients, and caregivers.

• Document and clearly communicate instructions given to pharmacies, labs, other providers, patients, and caregivers.

• Administer injectable medications and maintain schedule for Long Acting Injectables as ordered.

• Refer and coordinate with Patient Assistance Program.

• Store and document all medications according to state Board of Pharmacy regulations.

Preferences:

Associate's degree or two year technical certificate in nursing;

Active Practical Nurse License issued by the commonwealth of VA

2 years of experience as a Psychiatric nurse

Experience administering psychiatric medication

Experience with E.H.R. and entering data in E.H.R.

Experience supporting patients with telehealth

Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver's license.Must pass DMV record check.

• Must pass TB test.

• Must pass and maintain first aid and CPR certification.

• Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprint based National Criminal History Record Check. Not eligible for employment with barrier crime history https://dbhds.virginia.gov/assets/document-library/BIU/attachment-2rev072017.pdf (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)

• Child Protective Services Requirements: Effective 1999, mandated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 12VA35-105-400 rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglected maintained by the Department of Social Services.

Work Schedule: Monday

• Friday

Starting Salary Range: $32.98-$46.49 Hour

Note:

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. Click here to view the full class description.

Prince William County Community Services maintains a drug free workplace.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employee.