LVN/LPT: Behavioral Health & Addiction Care Expert

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc.; California; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Care Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Vacation Time

Sick Time

401(k) Retirement Plan

Competitive wages

Stability and career advancement

Continuing Education Opportunities

Job summary

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse/LPT to provide direct patient care, administer medications, and support treatment plans for adolescents and geriatric patients.

The ideal candidate holds California LVN/LPT licensure, with 2 years of acute care experience and a background in behavioral health or substance use disorders. The position includes rotating shifts and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LVN or LPT school and licensed to practice in California.
• Two years recent acute care experience preferred.
• Behavioral/Chemical Dependency setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers nursing assessments and interventions, related medication, and psychiatric diagnoses of the patient.
• Administers medications per provider orders and monitors effects.
• Maintains accurate controlled substance records and protocols.
• Educates patients about medications and illnesses.
• Complete admissions and discharges per protocols and patient interviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Adolescent & geriatric care

Nursing assessment

Education

LVN/LPT nursing program graduate (CA)

Tools

Glucometer

AED

Suction device

Oxygen equipment

Breathalyzer

Job description

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Licensed Vocational Nurse/LPT

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2054

Salary Range: $33.18 To $41.31 Hourly

Position Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician I

Depart men t:Nursing

Reports To: Director of Nursing Services or Charge Nurse and RN Charge Nurse

Night Shift is between the hours of 7:30PM - 8:00AM

Day Shift is between the hours of 7:30AM - 8:00PM

POSITION SUMMARY

The LVN/LPT is primarily responsible for providing direct patient care services. Job duties include medication management, medication administration, counseling and health maintenance. Evaluates patient needs and assists in implementing plans to meet those needs, aids in formulation of the treatment plan, monitors patient’s medication intake and treatments, as directed, assists in maintaining and ordering adequate medical supplies, charts into the medical/legal records, reports and records observations that reflect the nursing care given and the patient’s progress, educates patients on the medical aspects of treatment, interviews, screens and performs health assessments per established protocols, monitors and reports any significant changes in patients condition or behavior to the Director of Nursing or the Program Director as appropriate.

This position requires providing service to one or more age populations including adolescents and geriatric patients in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. In addition, nurses shall have the ability to assess, treat, and appropriately interact and care for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. (TTC). It is expected that the employee demonstrates behavior consistent with the agency’s core values. The employee shall support Tarzana Treatment Center’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

Benefits Package

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Competitive wages
• Stability and career advancement
• Continuing Education Opportunities

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

1. Plans and delivers nursing assessments and interventions, related medication, and psychiatric diagnoses of the patient.

2. Administers medications per the treating provider orders, assesses effectiveness, and monitors side effects.

3. Maintains controlled substance records accurately and per protocols.

4. Provide education to patients related to their medications and illnesses.

5. Add treatment plans for active problems that patients present with, with the supervision by the LVN II or the RN.

6. Able to evaluate patient needs and assist in the implementation of treatments.

7. Understands the protocols for documentation and maintains patient medical records.

8. Performs nursing complete body assessments accurately and documents/reports any and all identified patient issues to the Charge nurse.

9. Able to complete admissions and discharges per protocols including but not limited to patient interviews, assessments, and interactions.

10.Responds to medical emergency situations.

11.Competently uses equipment necessary for the delivery of patient care including but not limited to: glucometer, AED, intermittent suction, bag/mask, oxygen, and Breathalyzer.

12.Attends trainings as required for the position.

13.Able to recognize the signs and symptoms of exacerbation of SUD withdrawal and or Behavior Health issues and be able to accurately respond and report. Or able to learn the above within the probation period to safely participate in patient care needs.

14.Models professionalism and ethical behavior at all times.

15.Reports to work timely and follows attendance guidelines.

16.Performs other job-related functions as may be assigned by the Director of Nursing or Charge Nurse.

17.Administers waived tests (urine, pregnancy, blood glucose test, breath alcohol, UA Drug Screen, Hemoglobin and Covid/Flu) and maintains annual waived testing requirements/trainings.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited LVN or LPT school or college and licensed to practice in California.

• Two (2) years recent acute care experience preferred.

• A Behavioral/Chemical Dependency Setting- required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

SETTING

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit organization, providing behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency and mental health services.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and disability in its hiring practices.

ADA REQUIREMENT

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.