Licensed Psychiatric Technician LPT

Nightingale's List; San Quentin (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in San Quentin, CA seeks a Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) to provide basic behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to mentally or developmentally disabled patients. Work under supervision to support patient well-being and safety.

The position requires a current active LPT license, BLS certification, and is preferred to have 1 year of LPT experience. Daily rounds, patient monitoring, and medication administration are essential duties.

Qualifications

• Current and active LPT license required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required.
• 1 year LPT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to mentally or developmentally disabled patient.
• Conduct daily clinical rounds and monitor patients with signs and symptoms of mental illness.
• Under supervision, administer medications and treatments, including hypodermic injections, and monitor vitals.

Skills

BLS Certification

LPT Experience

Basic nursing care

Job description

San Quentin, United States | Posted on 10/22/2024

Basic Life Support BLS Certification from the American Heart Association

1 Year Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) Experience Preferred

Current and Active Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) License

Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) Responsibilities

Give a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to mentally or developmentally disabled patient

Conduct daily clinical rounds and monitoring of the patient with signs and symptoms of mental illness

Under general supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Medical Doctor (MD), perform psychiatric nursing procedures, such as administer medications and treatments, including hypodermic injections, take and chart temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration, and all other basic general nursing procedures within the scope of licensure