Licensed Vocational Nurse

Turning Point Community Programs; Rio Linda (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point Community Programs is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician to provide basic nursing care within the program. The role involves administering medications, vital signs, and patient assessments under RN oversight, with focus on mental health patients.

The position requires CA LVN/LPT licensure, current First Aid/CPR, and a valid CA driver’s license. Schedule is Friday through Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with required travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of LVN/LPT program.
• Two years of experience in community mental health providing direct patient treatment/care.
• Valid California LVN or LPT license.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.
• California driver’s license and vehicle insurance/registration if driving; reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides and administers basic nursing care within scope of practice of an LVN/LPT.
• Teach members and PSCs regarding health issues, medications, and side effects.
• Provides medical support to other Turning Point facilities as needed.
• Monitors and reports adverse reactions to medications and treatment to the RN and/or Physician.
• Utilizes infection control procedures.
• Maintains current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Maintains valid licensure as LVN or LPT.
• Utilizes behavioral management and crisis intervention techniques.
• Carries out social and vocational training tasks.
• Facilitates individual and group therapeutic activities.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary health conferences.
• Administers annual TB testing and flu shots.
• Gives injections and performs blood draws.
• Adheres to and upholds the policies and procedures of Turning Point Community Programs.
• Ensures compliance with State licensing standards.

Skills

Nursing care

Infection control

Vital signs

Medication administration

First Aid/CPR

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)

Job description

Under direction of the director of nursing or the medical director, this position is responsible for providing basic nursing care to members.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an at-will medical position within a program. This position is responsible for all aspects of medical and psychiatric services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Provides and administers basic nursing care within the scope of practice of an LVN/LPT. Duties typically include, but are not limited to, basic hygiene; measurement of vital signs; basic client assessment utilizing a plan of care established by the RN; performance of prescribed medical treatments; and administration of prescribed medications.
• Teach members and PSC’s regarding health issues, medications, and side effects.
• Provides medical support to other Turning Point facilities as needed.
• Monitors and reports adverse reactions to medications and treatment to the RN and/or Physician.
• Utilizes good infection control procedures.
• Maintains current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Maintains valid licensure as LVN or LPT
• Utilizes behavioral management and crisis intervention techniques.
• Carries out social and vocational training tasks.
• Facilitates individual and group therapeutic activities.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary health conferences.
• Administers annual TB testing and flu shots.
• Gives injections and performs blood draws.
• Adheres to and upholds the policies and procedures of Turning Point Community Programs.
• Ensures compliance with State licensing standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Education, Training and Experience

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through completion of a Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician program; two (2) years of experience in community mental health providing direct patient treatment/care.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• Valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician
• Valid and current First Aid/CPR certification
• California driver’s license & current vehicle insurance/registration if driving; and,
• Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles.

Schedule: Friday - Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm

Travel Required

Yes . As needed for client transport and program support.

Preferred

Medical - Teamwork Intermediate

Medical - Nursing Some Knowledge

Medical - Providing Medical Support Some Knowledge

Preferred

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

2 years: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through completion of a Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician program; two (2) years of experience in community mental health providing direct patient treatment/care.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

CPR

LVN

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