LPT

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC•Pomona, CA

8h•$32 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) assesses patients and provides nursing care in accordance with physicians’ orders and treatment objectives and as instructed by supervisor. The LPT works under the supervision of an RN in a substance use detox subacute hospital.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency. Completion of LPT training program.
Active, current LPT license required.
Vision, hearing, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination must be adequate for performance of job duties. Able to sit at desk, use keyboard, write, and physically perform other job duties. Able to move about the facility to observe clients and staff.

Responsibilities

Make presentations and facilitate educational groups & sessions.
Assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing care plan.
Assess and document patient treatment progress, medical or behavioral changes, and unusual incidents.
Monitor patient management and treatment. May be assigned to provide continual observation of confused patients.
Safely and accurately administer medications.
Identify and assist in management of emergencies.
Obtain and record vital signs. Chart routine information, vital signs, and daily activities.
Monitor and document withdrawal symptoms.
Conduct medication audits and destroy outdated medications per policy
Assist with orientation, admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
Follow directions and orders of physicians and registered nurses.
Teach and monitor patients and staff for compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols.
Interact with patients to support their participation in the program. May provide educational sessions or other groups for patients.
Coordinate other healthcare needs of the patient outside the facility.
Provide clerical support as directed by nursing staff. Keep charts in order with all forms properly identified.
Order inventory and stock supplies in the unit.
Assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing care plan
Audit medication room and destroy medications as needed per policy
Monitor patient care and treatment
Know and understand withdrawal management
Participate in nursing assessments
Adhere to professional standards
Maintain health and safety standards of facility; Observe universal precautions, including correct handling of blood borne pathogens, storage of lab specimens, and disposal of infectious wastes.
Comply with confidentiality requirements at all times.
Maintain familiarity with BHS policies and procedures and other applicable regulations; performs job duties accordingly.
Attend meetings and participates in committees as assigned.
Identify a crisis. Demonstrate appropriate techniques for interventions, including AMA, behavioral issues, suicide threat, code green, and contraband on the unit.
Recognize the symptoms associated with chemical dependency and detoxification.
Recognize personal biases working within diverse populations. Maintain cultural sensitivity at all times.