Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavioral Health Outpatient & Case Management Services

Salary : $57,382.00 - $95,636.11 Annually
Location : 8119 HOLLAND ROAD ALEXANDRIA (MN25), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 24-00841
Department: Community Services Board
Opening Date: 03/30/2024
Closing Date: 4/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S21
Posting Type: Open to General Public
Job Announcement
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus*
Works as a part of our Behavioral Outpatient Services Division. Provides comprehensive Behavioral Health nursing to adults and youth with mental health, substance use, and intellectual disabilities in a fast-paced and multi-culturally diverse medication clinic. Delivers therapeutic nursing and Behavioral Health interventions under the supervision of a registered nurse, and dually functions as members of a nursing team and an interdisciplinary team. Provides direct nursing care to individuals including medication administration, vital signs, height and weight measurements. Provides support and education regarding medical issues to non-medical team members. Using an electronic health record, documents all services provided, performs health screenings and supports the integration of behavioral and physical health.
Work hours are Monday through Friday and may require one late evening depending on the needs of the site. This position is site based with most duties delivered in the medication clinic.
The CSB strives to create a work environment that facilitates professional growth by broadening your skill base with extensive training and development, modeling best practices in employee relations, employee recognition programs and advancement opportunities along with providing a highly competitive wage and benefits package. Since 1969, the has served individuals of all ages who have mental illness, substance use disorders, serious emotional and/or developmental disabilities. Our vision, aligned with the goals of , is that everyone in our community has the support needed to live a healthy, fulfilling life. Fairfax County is a dynamic and diverse community spanning over 400 square miles. With over 1.2 million residents, Fairfax County is the most populous jurisdiction in Virginia. Operating as part of Fairfax County government's human services system the CSB provides a wide array of services offering opportunities for career growth and advancement.
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Additional benefits of working with the CSB include:

• This position includes a signing bonus for fully qualified new county employees in the amount of $10,000.
• The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home () and CSB recognizes that staff competence speaking a variety of languages is necessary to meet client needs. We encourage candidate's bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply. A foreign language skills stipend of up to $1,300/year (full-time) may be given for qualified bi-lingual employees.
• The CSB provides clinical supervision for employees who are registered as licensed eligible mental health in one of the following areas: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• In addition, to recognize and reinforce the importance of professional development and enhance future recruitment of licensed professionals, if approved, the licensure supervisors will receive a stipend of $1,500 paid out biweekly over a 12-month period whether for one or more Department of Health licensure candidates.
• To find out more about the benefits of working with Fairfax County Government, please visit the

Location: This position is located at the Gartlan Center.
Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Provides nursing services to individuals and/or families in clinics, ambulatory care centers, offices, or community settings;
• Administers medications and performs treatments;
• Performs appropriate height, weight, and head circumference measurements;
• Performs Snellen (eye chart), Ishihara vision (color), and audio(hearing) testing;
• Administers immunizations under the supervision of a licensed medical practitioner or registered professional nurse;
• Solicits contraindications and medical history prior to each injection;
• Assists in pharmacy organization;
• Performs necessary laboratory tests and/or specimen collections per agency protocol (e.g., venipuncture; finger, foot, and heel stick; blood pressure checks; and urine testing);
• Records and reports testing and specimen collection findings;
• Prepares lab specimens collected for shipment to other labs;
• Maintains a neat clinic area, assuring supply room is properly stocked and organized and that equipment is cleaned, sterilized and maintained in good working order.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of practical nursing skills gained through an accredited practical nursing program;
• Skill in performing technical nursing procedures (e.g., injections, venipuncture, blood pressure screening);
• Ability to identify questionable test findings;
• Ability to perform CPR or perform emergency treatment for life-threatening conditions;
• Ability to elicit sufficient 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.

Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program; plus two years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Possession of current license or a multistate licensure privilege to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia;
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - within 3 months of hire

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, a driving record check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter.
• This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• LPN experience in a Behavioral Health nursing setting providing services to adults and youth with mental health, substance use, and intellectual disabilities in a fast-paced and multi-culturally diverse medication clinic.
• Practical experience working in Behavioral Health and other health care settings.
• Experience with service delivery to individuals with mental health, substance abuse, or developmental disabilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to physically organize, sort, store, deliver medications, and administer injections; communicate with ethnically diverse consumers who have mental health/developmental disabilities/substance abuse special needs; read and record medication orders; take vital signs; use keyboard to enter data in electronic health record; and utilize a computer. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
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Merit Positions
Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Commuter Benefit Program
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01
Have you graduated from a school of nursing in a Licensed Practical nursing program (LPN)?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess a current license or a multistate licensure privilege to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia?

• Yes
• No

03
How many years of full-time equivalent post-licensure experience do you have as a Licensed Practical Nurse?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

04
Are you currently certified in Basic Life Support?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have experience working in any of the following specialties? (Check all that apply)

• Psychiatric mental health nursing
• Substance use disorders
• Intellectual disability
• Medical/surgical
• Public health
• Behavioral health
• Critical care
• Detoxification
• None of the above

06
Which of the following Nursing Care tasks have you performed? (Check all that apply)

• Nursing assessments
• Nursing care plan development
• Nursing care plan implementation
• Nursing care plan documentation in an electronic health record
• Management of a caseload
• Work with adaptive equipment
• Training
• Discharge planning
• None of the above

07
Which of the following shifts are you willing to work? (Check all that apply)

• 8 hour day shifts
• 10 hour day shifts
• Evening shifts
• Weekend shifts
• Part-time
• Full-time
• None of the above

08
How many years of experience do you have working with individuals diagnosed with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

09
This position is considered "essential/emergency" which requires the incumbent to report to work regardless of the county's operating status (open or closed). Are you able to report to work in time of emergencies?

• Yes
• No

Required Question