Licensed Practical Nurse

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

State Role Title: 49111

Hiring Range: $47,142 - $65,056

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Catawba Hospital

Agency Website: www.catawba.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus for eligible LPN's

~Shift Differential: Evening $3.50/Hour Weekday & Weekend

Nights $2.50/Hour Weekday & $4.00/Hour Weekend

First Shift Weekend $3.00 Hour

Holiday Differential

Excellent Employee benefits include:

• State Retirement Benefits

• 12 paid Holidays each year

• 12 paid Vacation days each year

• 8 paid Sick days each year

• 4 paid family / personal days each year

• Low-cost Anthem or AETNA Health Insurance

• Educational Assistance

• State Employee discounts

Catawba Hospital has full-time positions available for experienced LPNs interested in working with adult and/or geriatric patients with mental illnesses. Must possess clinical knowledge of principles and practices of practical nursing, medication administration, psychiatric disorders and developmental processes.

Ability to implement planned nursing care and provide guidance to other staff. Experience in supervising CNAs. Applicants with long-term care experience with geriatric population will also be considered. Selected applicant will work evenings and will be eligible for evening shift differential.

Any overtime worked will be paid at one and one-half times the regular hourly rate of pay.

A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidates for this position under VA Code 2.2-1201.1.

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

• Must have a stable work history.

Additional Considerations

• Mental health and/or long-term care experience is preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process.

New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

CATAWBA HOSPITAL only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application.

Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

CATAWBA HOSPITAL offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave. Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx Contact Pathways Led by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, the Career Pathways grant will help nearly 500 Virginians with disabilities, including young adults and veterans, gain new skills and credentials through Career Pathways to seek employment in competitive, high-demand, high-quality occupations.www.vadars.org or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone #) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

CATAWBA HOSPITAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability. DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

Name: Beth Rhoes

Phone: 540-375-4211

Email: beth.rhodes@dbhds.virgiinia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.