Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) - Adolescent Mental HealthWalnut Creek & Lafayette, CA! Full-Time $85,000 - 90,000/year
Essential Functions:- Direct patient care and assessment; including the reporting of observed changes in mental status and/or physical condition, response to emergencies, and safety risks
- Completes documentation in an efficient and timely manner, including nursing assessments, transcription of M.D.s' phone orders
- Knowledge of medication administration records, vital sign monitoring
- Attendance and participation in terms of treatment planning and professional staff meetings
- Call in medications to pharmacy and pick up
- Provides in service training to technical staff on medications, documentation, and monitoring of vital signs
- Provides ongoing patient education on all aspects of medications and other health issues including hygiene
- Monitors supplies and reports needs to Facility Manager
- Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and educational support to patients and families
- Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures
- Maintains continuity among nurses by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs to weekend nurse
Knowledge of:- Psychiatric medications and their side effects
- Basic first aid and life-saving skills
Ability to:- Speak with clients and parents in a compassionate and patient manner
- Maintain professional boundaries with clients and staff
- Assess emergency situations and delegate responsibilities to staff
- Work with a multi-disciplinary team
- Exercise independent judgment and leadership, analyze situations accurately and take effective action
- Make decisions and handle difficult situations with tact and professionalism
Requirements:- Valid California Nursing License LVN/LPT
- Current CPR/ BLS card
- Minimum of one year experience as a working nurse. Psych or chemical dependence background preferred
- Good communication skills and basic computer literacy
Apply TodayIf you're a compassionate, motivated
LVN or LPT ready to make a real difference in adolescent mental health care, we'd love to meet you!
