LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN
UHS•Pasadena, CA
11d•Onsite
About The Position
The LPT performs under the direction of a Registered Nurse in providing nursing care to assigned patients, utilizing basic understanding of psychiatric and personality disorders.
Requirements
- Education: Graduate from an accredited professional vocational school of nursing or vocational training as a psychiatric technician, preferably with education in Child and Adolescent Development.
- Experience: Minimum one (1) year LVN in psychiatric nursing preferred, with six (6) months experience in the specialized area of Child and Adolescent Development preferred.
- Licensure: Licensed to practice vocational nursing from the State Board of Nursing or Psychiatric Technicians.
Responsibilities
- Accurately collect data needed for the appropriate portion of the integrated assessment.
- Take and record vital signs properly.
- Observe for, and document changes in patient’s appearance, behavior and ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
- Communicate changes in patient’s condition to the Charge Nurse.
- Report signs and symptoms of infection in resident to the Charge Nurse
Benefits
- Tuition Assistance
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career and growth opportunities
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Tuitions savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
