Medication Aide

Title: Medication Aide

State Role Title: 49053

Hiring Range: $40,063 to commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Va Center for Behavioral Rehab

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (VCBR) is a behavioral treatment center recognized for its excellence by securely housing and treating civilly committed sex offenders. Through timely, consistent, and fair and equitable program application, VCBR promotes self-recovery and self-determination of committed population. All contact between staff and residents are deemed therapeutic

Purpose of Position: Provides quality nursing care to SVP adult residents within scope of certification. Will administer medication; support and assist the nurses to promote safety and delivery of quality care for residents. Gives direct care and general supervision to residents; identifies and responds to patients' immediate personal needs, and communicates and interacts with residents throughout all shifts daily, to ensure continuity of care and safety. Assists professional staff in providing therapeutic activities in a psychosocial treatment environment. To adhere and support residents' recovery by following their individualized treatment.

KSA's and or Competencies required to successfully perform the work:

- Knowledge of basic medical terminology, record keeping and general principles and practices
of nursing.
- Knowledge of medical devises to obtain complete vital signs.
- Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and maintain professional boundaries while interacting with residents.
- Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Strong organization and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent listening and verbal communication skills.
- Prepare, administer and document medication n accordance with regulations set forth from the Virginia Department of Health Professions and supervision of a Licensed Nurse.
- Efficiently reports incidents and changes in residents' condition to supervising nurse; charts care provisions.
- Complies with and promotes all rules regarding residents' rights.
- Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and developmental processes.
- Ability to work shifts; working overtime hours or shifts as required to provide care.
- Ability to work with people(teamwork); ability to work in a stressful environment; ability to understand and follow written policies and procedures.
- May be exposed to aggressive residents.
- Walking and/or standing for up to 8 hours or more; bending and lifting.
- Has a full understanding of infection control as it relates to the facility and the career chosen.

Minimum Qualifications

- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license.
- Completion of a recognized Medication Aide program or able to obtain within 45 days of hire.

Additional Considerations

- Current and unrestricted Registered Medication Aide Certificate with the Virginia Board of Nursing preferred.
- Current and unrestricted Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate with the Virginia Board of Nursing preferred.
- Experience in a health care facility, acute care or long-term care, preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a 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.

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check; employment verification; and verification of education (relevant to employment).

Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending ("barrier") charges (Go to the code section to see barrier crimes and related information).

Please provide all relevant work experience. In describing your relevant experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.

This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the date of this posting.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the American with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at (804) 766-3277 during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCBR offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of health plan, paid life insurance and retirement plans, discounts, employee referral programs, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave.

VCBR is a tobacco-free, smoke-free work environment.

VCBR is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer, that provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, and active members of the Virginia National Guard and/or U.S. Military Reserve members to apply, and to respond accordingly on the state application.

Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (VCBR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all applicants regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encourage to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Contact Information

Name: Samuel Maddox

Phone: (804) 766-3384

Email: samuel.t.maddox@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.