Psychiatric LPN

Introduction

Are you an LPN, who wants to make an impact on the overall health and wellbeing of the clients we serve? ACT clients have a multitude of psychiatric and medical needs. Come work in a “hospital without walls” and get a wealth of experience in a supportive, multidisciplinary and skilled team environment. You will be able to develop your nursing/clinical skills in a unique setting.
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. Successful candidates must possess an active LPN license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and have direct experience with consumers with behavioral health diagnoses.
About This Role:
Come be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team and make a difference in the lives of community residents. ACT provides community based services 7 days per week in the community with seriously mentally ill clients. The LPN in this role will be collaborating with the team and community resources to provide holistic, wrap around care to our clients. The ACT LPN will provide assistance with psychiatric medication management and follow up on medical care. We provide a flexible schedule, training leave, and free on-the-job training.
Preferences:

• Licensed professional nurse in the state of Virginia (License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and must be active and in good standing).
• 2 years of experience as an LPN in behavioral health setting
• Experience working with seriously mentally ill clients
• Experience working in community-based setting

• 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) (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.

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