Short Hour LVN (AM) - Mental Health 326
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) provides recovery-focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment, including medications prescribed by a physician. The role implements direct care safely, effectively, and efficiently in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care. This short-hour AM position works 8:00 AM–5:00 PM on Tuesdays and Fridays at Telecare Riverside Mental Health Urgent Care. The program provides voluntary, 24/7 treatment to adults aged 18 and above experiencing a mental health crisis who wish to avoid a locked setting. It uses a welcoming, home-like environment to assess and soothe individuals and connect them with resources to help avoid future crises. Services are recovery-oriented and delivered by a multidisciplinary team with a high level of peer-to-peer services.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) program.
- Maintain current LVN or LPT licensure.
- Hold a current CPR/BLS certificate.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified through hands-on courses on the date of employment or before providing direct client care, and maintain current certification throughout employment.
- Successfully complete applicable post-offer physical examination, two-step PPD tuberculosis test, criminal background clearances, excluded-party sanctions screening, and degree or license verification.
- If driving is required, have a valid driver's license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance at employment and maintain these throughout employment.
- Meet any additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements that apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide recovery-focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of physician-prescribed medical treatment, including medications.
- Implement direct care safely, effectively, and efficiently in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Benefits
- Paid time off for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
- Paid holidays (nine per year).
- Shift differentials for hourly staff: 6% for PM shifts and 10% for NOC shifts.
- Weekend shift differentials for hourly staff: 5% for Weekend AM, 11% for Weekend PM, and 15% for Weekend NOC shifts.
- Free continuing education units (CEUs).
- Free supervision for BBS Associate License.
- Coaching and mentorship.
- Online University tuition discount and company scholarships.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- 401(k).
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
