The City of Chesapeake is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the medical staff at Chesapeake Juvenile Services. The LPN will provide essential nursing care to juvenile residents, ensuring their physical health needs are met in accordance with medical standards and the regulations set forth by the Virginia Board of Nursing. The position operates under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Medical Doctor and is vital to the day-to-day healthcare operations within the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires a diploma in practical nursing.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

- Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing Program in Virginia or a compact state.

- A comprehensive understanding of nursing practices, procedures, emergency protocols, and medication administration.

- Demonstrated ability to apply established nursing protocols and standing orders effectively.

- Capacity to consult with Registered Nurses or Medical Doctors as needed.

- Consistent follow-through in providing direct care to patients as indicated.

- Accurate transcription and implementation of physician orders in their entirety.

- Current CPR, BLS, and First Aid certifications.

- Relevant experience in delivering clinical care within secure environments, ambulatory care settings, or public health, particularly involving pediatric and adolescent patients.

Medical Marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.