Full-Time LVN/LPT (AM) - Mental Health 109

Main Template•Long Beach, CA

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About The Position

La Casa Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) is a 190-bed program serving adults 18 and older. The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician provides safe and appropriate medical treatment, including physician-prescribed medications, documents client responses to treatment for the Medical Director and Treatment Team, and notifies relevant parties of clinical changes. The full-time morning position works 7:00 AM–3:30 PM on variable days, five shifts a week, with rotating third weekends off. Expected starting wage is $31.05; starting pay may be higher based on relevant experience, and the assigned pay range depends on geographic location. The role is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire. The position provides and documents direct client care, administers medications and treatments, monitors client conditions and records, and coordinates admissions and discharges. The nurse/technician participates in treatment planning and team meetings, reports observations and concerns, supports clients in developing self-help skills, and follows safety and universal precaution practices. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at management’s discretion. Physical requirements are detailed in the supplied job posting attachment.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician program.
Current license from the State of California.
Valid CPR certificate.
Clearance from the Department of Justice.
Demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illness and psychiatric rehabilitation principles.
Knowledge of psychotropic medications and California laws and regulations governing mental health services.
One year of experience in psychiatric nursing in a skilled nursing facility or acute hospital is preferred.
Knowledge of Professional Assault Response Training (PART).

Nice To Haves

One year of psychiatric nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility or acute hospital.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, effective, and efficient direct care in accordance with policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients.
Attend and participate in community meetings and groups.
Monitor the activities and documentation of Mental Health Workers on the assigned wing.
Coordinate medication counts and give and receive shift reports.
Coordinate admissions, designate the admitting Mental Health Worker, and complete admission documentation, including the problem list and I.D. note.
Coordinate discharges by ensuring orders are written and discharge medications and clothing are provided; complete the appropriate documentation.
Accurately and promptly transcribe physician orders.
Administer medications and treatments to clients.
Monitor monthly recaps of physician orders, medication records, and treatment records.
Review medical and psychological reports and inform the physician and nursing administrator about abnormalities in client conditions or laboratory reports.
Complete the 24-hour Supervisors Report and Charge Nurse’s Report each shift.
Report observations, concerns, and questions as a team member; review and implement client treatment plans; and participate in multidisciplinary and treatment-planning meetings.
Keep the supervisor informed about client behavior and condition and notify the supervisor about clients who are clinical management concerns.
Observe, record, and report clients’ social, medical, and psychiatric behavior.
Use equipment and supplies properly and promote and assist clients in developing self-help skills.
Focus on assigned tasks, follow through on assignments and deadlines, and seek and implement improvements.
Follow safety practices, protect clients from behavior that could harm themselves or others, and use universal precautions.
Attend assigned in-service education classes and model excellent professional practice.
Represent Telecare professionally and respectfully in interactions with clients, families, governmental agencies, and the community.