Licensed Vocational Nurse

CRP M Street • Rio Linda, CA

3d

About The Position

Under the direction of the director of nursing or medical director, the Licensed Vocational Nurse provides basic nursing care to members. This is an at-will medical position within a program and is responsible for aspects of medical and psychiatric services. The role provides nursing care within the scope of LVN/LPT practice, supports other Turning Point facilities as needed, and upholds organizational policies and procedures and state licensing standards.

The schedule is Friday through Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Open interviews are held Wednesdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670.

Requirements

• Completion of a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician program.
• Two years of experience providing direct patient treatment or care in community mental health.
• Valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician license.
• Valid and current First Aid and CPR certification.
• California driver's license and current vehicle insurance and registration if driving.
• If transportation is more than five years old, it must be capable of passing a vehicle safety inspection; two-wheeled transportation, including bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles, is excluded.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic hygiene and measure vital signs.
• Perform basic client assessments using a plan of care established by an RN.
• Perform prescribed medical treatments and administer prescribed medications.
• Teach members and PSCs about health issues, medications, and medication side effects.
• Provide medical support to other Turning Point facilities as needed.
• Monitor and report adverse reactions to medications and treatments to the RN and/or physician.
• Use appropriate infection-control procedures.
• Maintain current First Aid and CPR certificates and valid LVN or LPT licensure.
• Use behavioral management and crisis intervention techniques.
• Carry out social and vocational training tasks.
• Facilitate individual and group therapeutic activities.
• Participate in multidisciplinary health conferences.
• Administer annual TB testing and flu shots.
• Give injections and perform blood draws.
• Follow Turning Point Community Programs policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with state licensing standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed