Licensed Vocational Nurse - AM/PM/NOC/Per Diem - CWIC - Yucca Valley
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) provides direct client care, including medication administration and injections. The role engages clients and families to assess and diagnose physical health status and formulates and implements effective nursing care plans within the scope of practice, with an understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment. The LVN/LPT demonstrates an understanding of age-related development and other issues affecting the populations served. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a pre-employment health screening and TB clearance, and receiving clear or approved Live Scan results and criminal background clearance. New graduates are welcome.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age.
- Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology.
- Valid California LVN or LPT license.
- Current CPR certification.
- First Aid certification from a qualified agency, including but not limited to the American Red Cross.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with severely disordered clients, staff from differing cultural and social backgrounds, physicians, and the public.
- Demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment.
- Demonstrated team leadership skills.
- Knowledge of medications, especially psychotropic medications, and ability to obtain a passing grade on a Medication Exam.
- Ability to visually and audibly assess client behavior and needs.
- Ability to stand for long periods while preparing and administering medications.
- Successfully complete a pre-employment health screening and TB clearance.
- Receive clear or approved Live Scan results and criminal background clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree.
- One year of service experience treating people with mental illness in an inpatient setting.
- One year of medication administration experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct client care.
- Administer medications, including injections.
- Engage clients and families to assess and diagnose physical health status.
- Formulate and implement effective nursing care plans within the scope of practice.
- Apply understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment, age-related development, and issues affecting the populations served.
- Demonstrate use of CSI and Standard Precautions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
