Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician - PM Shift

National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services•San Jose, CA

48d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role is crucial in coordinating, scheduling, and overseeing medical treatment for all facility residents, including providing support during the admission process and initiating appropriate healthcare referrals. The LVN/LPT collaborates with the Program Director, Administrator, and Psychiatrist to ensure healthcare requirements are met and assists in managing medications, monitoring for side effects, and recognizing adverse reactions. Maintaining organized and timely medical and psychiatric records is essential, along with completing all required documentation.

Requirements

A valid California Vocational Nursing and/or Psychiatric Technician license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
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, showing the LVN/LPT is physically, mentally and occupationally capable of performing assigned tasks.
Driver's License

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Administers general medical and psychiatric care to facility residents.
Assists in medication administration procedures and monitors residents for potential medication side effects.
Applies practical nursing techniques and standard practices.
Coordinates, schedules, and oversees medical treatment for residents.
Provides support during the admission process and initiates healthcare referrals.
Collaborates with Program Director, Administrator, and Psychiatrist to ensure healthcare requirements are met.
Assists in the implementation of activities associated with ordering, monitoring, and handling of medications.
Monitors patients and reports to Psychiatrist as needed.
Assists in the interpretation and application of Physician’s Orders.
Administers or assists staff in administering triage.
Maintains and manages medical and psychiatric records in an organized and timely fashion.
Completes all documentation including 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.