Acute LVN (on call) - Behavioral Health 169
About The Position
Telecare’s Willow Rock is a 16-bed Psychiatric Health Facility in Alameda County serving adolescents ages 12–17 experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms. The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) provides recovery-focused services, including the safe and appropriate administration of physician-prescribed medical treatment and medications, and implements direct care safely, effectively, and efficiently in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care. This is an on-call position with AM, PM, or NOC shifts; days may vary. The expected starting wage range is $29.02–$47.00 per hour, with starting pay commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire. Shift differentials are 6% for PM and 10% for NOC; weekend differentials are 11% for weekend PM and 15% for weekend NOC.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) program and current licensure.
- Current CPR/BLS certificate.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must hold CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certifications on the date of employment or obtain them within 60 days of employment, and maintain current certification throughout employment.
- Successful completion of applicable post-offer physical examination, two-step PPD tuberculosis test, criminal background clearances, excluded-party sanctions checks, and degree or license verification.
- If driving is required, a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance are required at employment and must be maintained throughout employment.
- Ability to review and implement Recovery/Treatment plans.
- Ability to support medical and psychosocial care for members served.
- Ability to administer oral and injectable medications.
- Ability to work as a team member, report observations and concerns, and ask appropriate questions.
- Demonstrated ability to implement physical-crisis and de-escalation techniques.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with the population served and/or work in a similar program setting.
- One year of experience.
- Understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment, and knowledge of psychotropic medication.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate Telecare’s mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
- Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with members served.
- Provide nursing care and assist with welcoming, admission, and discharge processes.
- Collect care-relevant data and develop and implement nursing care plans.
- Apply knowledge of crisis management and intervention.
- Transcribe physician orders accurately and promptly.
- Administer medications and treatments to members served.
- Receive and present change-of-shift reports as assigned.
- Follow medication management policies and procedures.
- Notify the prescriber and nursing supervisor of changes in a member’s behavior or condition.
- Document members’ progress toward Recovery Plan goals.
- Attend and participate in community meetings and groups.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team and treatment-planning meetings.
- Coordinate and participate in medication counts and give reports at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and complete assault-crisis/crisis-prevention training.
- Review and implement Recovery/Treatment plans; support medical and psychosocial care; administer oral and injectable medications; report observations and concerns as a team member; and implement physical-crisis and de-escalation techniques.
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