LVN – Mental Health Care (Evenings)

National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services in California is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide general medical and psychiatric care to residents and assist with medication administration and monitoring for side effects.

You will coordinate treatment, refer patients appropriately, and work with the psychiatrist and leadership to meet healthcare needs while maintaining accurate medical records and supervising staff. Evening shift with weekend coverage is included.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience: One (1) year of post-licensure experience in a mental health setting.
• A clear criminal record review and fingerprint background check
• A health screening, including a tuberculosis test, performed by or under the supervision of a physician showing that the LVN/LPT is physically, mentally and occupationally capable of performing assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Administers general medical and psychiatric care to facility residents while assisting in the medication administration procedure and monitoring residents for potential medication side effects.
• Applies practical nursing techniques and standard practices.
• Assists in coordinating, scheduling and oversight of medical treatment for all facility residents including admission support and referrals.
• Collaborates with the Program Director, Administrator and Psychiatrist to ensure healthcare requirements are met.
• Maintains medical and psychiatric records in an organized and timely fashion to meet standards of care and licensing.
• Provides supervision of Mental Health Workers and participates in required in-service education.
• Shift: Saturday - Monday, 3 PM - 11:30 PM.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Patient supervision

Education

LVN/LPN license

Driver's License

Job description

National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services in California is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide general medical and psychiatric care to residents and assist with medication administration and monitoring for side effects.

You will coordinate treatment, refer patients appropriately, and work with the psychiatrist and leadership to meet healthcare needs while maintaining accurate medical records and supervising staff. Evening shift with weekend coverage is included.