LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.

Rosemead (CA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Excellent medical, dental, vision

Job summary

BHC Alhambra Hospital in Rosemead, California is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) for nocturnal shift coverage. The LPT will provide nursing care under an RN, focusing on psychiatric and personality disorders, with duties including data collection, vital signs, and monitoring client progress in a behavioral health setting.

Minimum LVN with psychiatric nursing experience is preferred; licensure must be current with the State Board of Nursing.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited vocational school of nursing or vocational training as a psychiatric technician.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
Child and Adolescent Development education preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately collect data needed for integrated assessment.
Take and record vital signs properly.
Observe for and document changes in patient appearance, behavior and progress toward treatment goals.
Communicate changes in patient condition to the Charge Nurse.
Report signs and symptoms of infection to the Charge Nurse.

Job description

Responsibilities

BHC Alhambra Hospital

Licensed Psychiatric Technician - LPT

Shifts Available

NOC: 11:00 pm-7:30 am

Are you caring, compassionate and hardworking?

BHC Alhambra Hospital is located in the beautiful city of Rosemead, California. Our 115 bed facility established in 1924 prides itself on upholding a standard of excellence that allows our patients to take the first step to recovery. BHC Alhambra Hospital is a private, fully accredited, full-service acute psychiatric hospital serving children, adolescents and adults. BHC Alhambra is dedicated to providing quality behavioral health, substance abuse, and eating disorder treatment. We offer inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient options for individuals in the communities of the San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles County, and surrounding areas.

Job Description

The LPT performs under the direction of a Registered Nurse in providing nursing care to assigned patients, utilizing basic understanding of psychiatric and personality disorders.

Key Responsibilities include

Accurately collect data needed for the appropriate portion of the integrated assessment.
Take and record vital signs properly.
Observe for, and document changes in patient’s appearance, behavior and ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
Communicate changes in patient’s condition to the Charge Nurse.
Report signs and symptoms of infection in resident to the Charge Nurse

BHC Alhambra Hospital employees receive great opportunities:

Tuition Assistance
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Career and growth opportunities
Comprehensive Benefits
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Tuitions savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Requirements

Education

Graduate from an accredited professional vocational school of nursing or vocational training as a psychiatric technician, preferably with education in Child and Adolescent Development.

Experience

Minimum one (1) year LVN in psychiatric nursing preferred, with six (6) months experience in the specialized area of Child and Adolescent Development preferred.

Licensure

Licensed to practice vocational nursing from the State Board of Nursing or Psychiatric Technicians.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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