Sunday PM Shift - Indio - Mental Health 323

Main Template•Indio, CA

14h

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) provides recovery-focused services, including safe and appropriate administration of physician-prescribed medical treatment and medications. The role implements direct care safely, effectively, and efficiently in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care. The position is part-time at 0.6 FTE, working 3:00–11:30 PM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The expected starting wage range is $29.13–$36.00, plus applicable shift differentials. The Riverside County Crisis Stabilization Unit provides community-based emergency services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for adults and youth experiencing a mental health crisis. Individuals may stay for up to 24 hours; children and adults are treated in separate areas. Admission may be voluntary or involuntary under a 5150. Telecare’s mission is to deliver effective behavioral health services that support individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. The organization states that it advances cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited LVN/LPT program and current licensure.
Current CPR/BLS certificate.
For San Bernardino County FACT programs, two years of experience working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have CPR, First Aid, and CPI certification from hands-on courses by the date of employment or before providing direct client care, and maintain current certifications throughout employment.
Must successfully complete applicable post-offer physical examination, two-step PPD tuberculosis test, criminal background clearances, excluded-party sanctions, and degree or license verification.
If driving is required, a valid driver license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance are required at employment and must be maintained.
Ability to review and implement Recovery/Treatment plans.
Ability to support medical and psychosocial care for members served.
Ability to administer oral and injectable medications.
Ability to work as a team member and provide input through observations, concerns, and appropriate questions.
Demonstrated ability to implement physical crisis and de-escalation techniques.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with the population served and/or work in a similar program setting.
One year of experience.
Understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment, and knowledge of psychotropic medication.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care and assist with welcoming, admission, and discharge processes.
Collect relevant care information and develop and implement nursing care plans.
Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with members served.
Demonstrate knowledge of crisis management and intervention.
Accurately and promptly transcribe physician orders.
Administer medications and treatments, including oral and injectable medications.
Receive and present change-of-shift reports as assigned.
Follow medication management policies and procedures.
Notify the prescriber and nursing supervisor of changes in a member’s behavior or condition.
Document members’ progress toward Recovery Plan goals.
Attend and participate in community meetings and groups.
Participate in multidisciplinary team and treatment-planning meetings.
Coordinate and participate in medication counts and give reports at the beginning and end of each shift.
Review and implement Recovery/Treatment plans and support members’ medical and psychosocial care.
Contribute to the team by reporting observations and concerns and asking appropriate questions.
Implement physical crisis and de-escalation techniques.
For inpatient positions, assist with restraint of members in the event of assaultive behavior and complete assault-crisis/crisis-prevention training.
For outpatient positions, evade members in the event of assaultive behavior and complete assault-crisis/crisis-prevention training.

Benefits

Paid time off (16.7 days in the first year for full-time employees).
Nine paid holidays.
Free continuing education units (CEUs).
Coaching and mentorship.
Online University tuition discount and company scholarships.
Medical insurance.
Vision insurance.
Dental insurance.
401(k).
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
PM shift differential of 6% for hourly staff; weekend PM shift differential of 11% for hourly staff.