Lead Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician

National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Job Summary 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 General Accountabilities Assists in the coordinating, scheduling and oversight of medical treatment for all facility residents including the including providing support during the admission process and initiation of appropriate healthcare referrals Collaborates with Program Director, Administrator and Psychiatrist to ensure that healthcare requirements for residents are met. Assists in the implementation of activities and functions associated with ordering, monitoring and handling of medications including but not limited to Physician’s Orders and vital signs. Administers medication and monitors patients for potential medication side effects. Exercises judgement and skills in recognizing basic symptoms indicative of patient adverse reactions and consults with supervisor and/or alerts medical staff. Follows Physician’s Orders while monitoring patients and reporting to Psychiatrist as needed. Assisting in the interpretation and application of Physician’s Orders. Administers or assists staff in administering triage. Maintains and manages medical and psychiatric records in and organized and timely fashion so as to meet the standards of care, accreditation, resident care needs and licensing requirements. Completes all documentation including but not limited to incident reports and progress notes. Supports staff in addressing resident’s healthcare concerns. Provides supervision of Mental Health Workers. Participates in required in-service education Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Licensure: A valid California Vocational Nursing and/or Psychiatric Technician license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
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.
Driver's License (Required)

Nice To Haves

Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred)
LVN (Preferred)
LPN (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Administers general medical and psychiatric care to facility residents
Assists in the medication administration procedure
Monitors residents for potential medication side effects
Assists in the coordinating, scheduling and oversight of medical treatment for all facility residents
Provides support during the admission process and initiation of appropriate healthcare referrals
Collaborates with Program Director, Administrator and Psychiatrist to ensure that healthcare requirements for residents are met
Assists in the implementation of activities and functions associated with ordering, monitoring and handling of medications including but not limited to Physician’s Orders and vital signs
Administers medication and monitors patients for potential medication side effects
Exercises judgement and skills in recognizing basic symptoms indicative of patient adverse reactions and consults with supervisor and/or alerts medical staff
Follows Physician’s Orders while monitoring patients and reporting to Psychiatrist as needed
Assisting in the interpretation and application of Physician’s Orders
Administers or assists staff in administering triage
Maintains and manages medical and psychiatric records in and organized and timely fashion so as to meet the standards of care, accreditation, resident care needs and licensing requirements
Completes all documentation including but not limited to incident reports and progress notes
Supports staff in addressing resident’s healthcare concerns
Provides supervision of Mental Health Workers
Participates in required in-service education
Other duties as assigned