Acute LVN on call - Behavioral Health 169

Telecare; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in behavioral health is seeking dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurses to join their compassionate team. This role focuses on delivering recovery-oriented care to adolescents experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms. You'll work in a supportive environment, implementing treatment plans and administering medications while fostering therapeutic relationships with young patients. With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, this organization values the unique perspectives that each team member brings. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited LVN/LPT program and current licensure required.
• Must be CPR, CPI, and First Aid certified within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides recovery-focused services related to medical treatment administration.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships and develops nursing care plans.

Skills

Crisis management and intervention

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Recovery/Treatment plan implementation

Physical crisis de-escalation techniques

Education

Graduation from an accredited LVN/LPT program

Current CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

As part of the Telecare Family, Willow Rock is a 16-bed Psychiatric Health Facility in Alameda County for adolescents 12-17 years old who are experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms.

Shifts Available: On Call AM PM or NOC; days may vary.

Expected starting wage range is $26.83 - $44.00 per hour. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Shift differentials: 6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift. Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff are 11% for Weekend PM Shift and 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) provides recovery-focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician. Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) /Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) program and current licensure.
• Current CPR/BLS certificate.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment.
• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

Preferred:

• Previous experience with the population to be served and/or work in a similar program setting preferred.
• One (1) year of experience.
• Understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment, and knowledge of psychotropic medication.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with members served.
• Provides nursing care and assists in the welcoming, admission, and discharge process.
• Collects data relevant to care of members served; develops and implements nursing care plans.
• Demonstrates knowledge of crisis management and intervention.
• Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Administers medication and treatments to members served.
• Receives and presents change of shift report as assigned.
• Adheres to medication management policies and procedures.
• Notifies the prescriber and nursing supervisor of any changes in behavior or condition.
• Documents the progress of members served toward their Recovery Plan goals.
• Attends and participates in community meetings and groups.
• Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
• Coordinates and participates in counting medications and giving report at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training.

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, and/or changed at the discretion of management.

SKILLS

• Ability to review and implement Recovery/Treatment plans.
• Ability to support medical and psycho-social care for members served.
• Ability to administer oral and injectable medications.
• Ability to act as a team member and provide input via reporting observations and concerns and asking appropriate questions.
• Demonstrated ability to implement physical crisis and de-escalation techniques.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, squat, kneel, twist, push, pull, and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently walk, stand, bend, reach, and do simple and power grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition, and dexterity as well as Hazardous Exposure (Blood Borne Pathogens, Hospital Waste, Chemical & Infectious).

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

If job posting references any sign-on bonus, internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)