Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Case Manager

State Role Title: 49111

Hiring Range: $ 55,439 - $66,000

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southeastern VA Training Ctr

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/sevtc/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Passionate about helping others? Start a rewarding career at Southeastern Virginia Training Center!

Southeastern Virginia Training Center (SEVTC) is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Case Manager to provide professional nursing services and clinical case management to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities residing in an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID).

The LPN Case Manager serves as a primary nursing resource and advocates for assigned individuals and works collaboratively with families, physicians, nurses, therapists, direct support professionals, QIDPs, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

About Us

At Southeastern Virginia Training Center (SEVTC) we serve citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are an intermediate care facility operated by the Department of Behavioral health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) where we support individuals in state-of-the-art homes with accommodations unique to their specific needs. At SEVTC, we take pride in providing our individuals with a person-centered approach, fostering their independence, and ensuring their life is fully realized to their potential. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we take time to invest in their health, wellness, and happiness.

Job Duties

• Coordinate nursing services and manage an assigned caseload.
• Monitor health status and report significant changes or concerns to the RN and/or healthcare provider.
• Administer medications in accordance with physician orders and applicable nursing requirements.
• Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, adverse reactions, and medication-related concerns.
• Assist with medication reconciliation following hospitalizations, appointments, and treatment changes.
• Perform nursing treatments and procedures within the LPN scope of practice.
• Provide or coordinate prescribed treatments, including wound care, catheter care, respiratory treatments, enteral feeding support, and skin care.
• Maintain accurate and timely medication, treatment, and clinical documentation.
• Provide nursing input into the development, implementation, review, and revision of nursing care plans.
• Participate in Individual Support Plan (ISP) meetings and annual or significant-change reviews as assigned.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team regarding health-related components of the ISP.
• Monitor progress toward health-related outcomes and recommend appropriate nursing interventions.
• Participate in medication reviews, medication-error prevention activities, quality assurance activities, and laboratory audits.
• Serve as a member of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and function as a Medication Variance Reviewer as assigned.
• Participate in required meetings, training, committees, drills, and continuing education.

Skills and experience required:

The successful candidate should have:

• Knowledge of practical nursing principles and practices.
• Strong organizational, communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish priorities and effectively manage an assigned caseload.
• Ability to perform nursing tasks and functions independently within the LPN scope of practice.
• Basic computer and electronic health record skills.
• Current and valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Virginia or a participating Nurse Licensure Compact state.
• Ability to successfully complete required pre-service training, including medication administration, CPR, First Aid, and state-approved behavior interaction procedures.
• Valid driver’s license.

Bonus points if you have:

• One or more years of experience working with individuals with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
• Previous case management experience preferred.

 What we offer:

We offer an array of benefits to help you take care of you and your family:

• Health, vision and dental; multiple plan choices!
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Paid time off to include sick leave, family personal leave, annual leave, parental leave and more!
• Life and long-term care insurance.
• Retirement and savings to include - membership in the Virginia Retirement System (401(a) defined benefit plan) and the commonwealth’s deferred compensation plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Employee assistance program, wellness, employee discounts and so much more!

Person Centered. Community Based.

SEVTC’s mission is to provide quality, person-centered services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in partnership with a community-based system of support.

We envision SEVTC as a center of excellence providing specialized support that enable successful community living for individuals with intellectual, developmental and behavioral challenges across the state of Virginia.

Our values reflect an environment where: individuals lead self-determined lives that focus on empowerment, dignity and respect, employees are valued and appreciated as out most import asset, individuals and employees live, work and play in an environment that is safe and free from harm, collaboration with DBHDS, community partners, and family members is welcomed and fostered, and resources are utilized in a thoughtful and efficient manner.

 Special Instructions

You will be provided with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.
You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.

Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers’ individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at Personnel2@dbhds.virginia.gov during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preferences to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Contact Information

Name: Sarita Jordan

Phone: 757-424-8545

Email: sarita.jordan@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.