Acute LVN on call - Behavioral Health 169

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

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen engagierten Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) oder Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT), um hervorragende Verhaltensgesundheitsdienste zu leisten. In dieser Rolle sind Sie für die sichere Verabreichung von medizinischen Behandlungen und die Unterstützung der Patienten in ihrer Genesung verantwortlich. Sie arbeiten in einem unterstützenden Team und haben die Möglichkeit, positive Beziehungen zu den Patienten aufzubauen. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für die psychische Gesundheit haben und in einem dynamischen Umfeld arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Abschluss eines akkreditierten LVN/LPT-Programms und aktuelle Lizenz erforderlich.
• CPR, CPI und Erste-Hilfe-Zertifizierung innerhalb von 60 Tagen nach Anstellung erforderlich.

Responsibilities

• Bereitstellung von pflegerischen Dienstleistungen und Unterstützung bei der Aufnahme/Entlassung.
• Entwicklung und Implementierung von Pflegeplänen.

Skills

Medikamentenverabreichung

Krisenintervention

Teamarbeit

Dokumentation von Fortschritten

Education

Abschluss eines akkreditierten LVN/LPT-Programms

CPR/BLS-Zertifikat

Job description

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: 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 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 LVN/LPT program and current licensure
• Current CPR/BLS certificate
• Must be at least 18 years old
• CPR, CPI, and First Aid certification (must be obtained within 60 days of employment and maintained)
• Successful completion of post-offer physical exam, TB test, background checks, and license verification. Valid driver license and auto insurance if driving is required.

Preferred:

• Experience with the target population or similar setting
• One year of relevant experience
• Knowledge of psychiatric illnesses and psychotropic medications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate Telecare's mission, values, and beliefs
• Establish therapeutic relationships with members
• Provide nursing care, assist with admissions/discharges
• Develop and implement care plans
• Manage crisis situations and interventions
• Accurately transcribe physician orders
• Administer medications and treatments
• Participate in shift change reports
• Follow medication management policies
• Report behavioral or condition changes
• Document progress towards recovery goals
• Participate in community and team meetings
• Assist with medication counts and reporting
• Support restraint procedures and crisis prevention training

SKILLS

• Review and implement recovery/treatment plans
• Support medical and psychosocial care
• Administer medications
• Work effectively in a team, communicate observations
• Implement crisis de-escalation techniques

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must meet physical requirements such as sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 25 pounds, manual dexterity, and exposure to hazards like bloodborne pathogens and chemicals.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

Note: Internal applicants and those employed within the past 12 months are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.