Licensed Practical Nurse (Night Shift)

About the Agency:
The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens.  DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

About the job: The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide quality nursing care to residents within DJJ under the supervision of a RN, NP or MD. Evaluates residents' requests for medical services through the use of established nursing protocols. The LPN consults with the RN as needed when using nursing protocols and standing orders. Responds to medical emergencies and practices within the scope of LPN licensure as is defined by the VA Board of Nursing and the prevailing community standards of practice.

Core responsibilities include and are not limited to: collecting medical service requests (MSR) daily, keeping providers informed of the medical needs of the residents i.e. through a completed protocol, need for renewals of medications, medication refusals, referrals and laboratory/test results, and participating in maintenance of charts through chart audits, chart thinning, resupplying charts with forms and timely documentation of nursing notes.

Night Shift hours: 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 a.m.

Multiple positions will be filled from this posting. Selected applicants for this position are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.  

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits include:
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Dental/Medical/Vision plans
Sick, Family/Personal, Annual, Civil, Military, and Community Service Leave
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Disability Plans (Short and Long term)
Retirement and Savings plans
Life and Long Term Care Insurance