NURSE (LPN OR RN), EMERGENCY SERVICES CRISIS RECEIVING CENTER - CHARLOTTESVILLE

Responsibilities

This is a FLSA non-exempt position. The incumbent serves as a Nurse in Region Ten Community Services at the 500 Old Lynchburg Road campus supporting the Center. In this capacity the incumbent will monitor the physical health and safety of persons enrolled in the Center, providing delivery and administration of medications as well as monitoring the para-professional staff trained in medication administration, communicating to other health care practitioners regarding consumer’s health status and providing education and consultation to other Center staff regarding health care issues. The incumbent reports to the Director of the Emergency Services program and performs duties by proceeding alone under standard practices and referring questionable situations to the supervisor. LPN will be under direct supervision of RN. In carrying out position duties, s/he performs in accordance with applicable professional ethics and established Region Ten policies, Virginia Board of Nursing, Virginia Board of Pharmacy and Community Resource Pharmacy (CRP) policies. Please review the full job description for a full list of duties and tasks.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited program (required).

Experience: Experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs is preferred. Experience with phlebotomy is preferred. Pediatric nursing experience a plus.

Certification/License: Must be licensed (LPN or RN) to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia (required). Valid Virginia Driver’s license plus an acceptable