Sunday PM Shift - Indio - Mental Health 323

Telecare Corporation•Indio, CA

1d•$29 - $36

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) provides recovery-focused services, including the safe and appropriate administration of physician-prescribed medical treatment and medications. The role delivers safe, effective, and efficient direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care. The position is with the Riverside County Crisis Stabilization Unit, which provides 24-hour community-based emergency services for adults and youth experiencing mental health crises. Individuals may stay for up to 24 hours, and children and adults are treated in separate areas. Admission may be voluntary or involuntary (5150). This is a part-time position scheduled Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. The expected starting wage is $29.13–$36.00, plus applicable shift differentials. The posting lists a 6% PM shift differential and an 11% weekend PM shift differential for hourly staff. The role requires graduation from an accredited LVN/LPT program and current licensure, along with current CPR/BLS certification. Additional requirements include being at least 18 years old and holding current CPR, First Aid, and CPI hands-on certifications by the time of employment or before providing direct client care. The posting specifies that San Bernardino County FACT programs require two years of experience working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. Employment is contingent on applicable post-offer screening and verification requirements. Telecare describes its mission as delivering excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. The organization states its commitment to cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (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 of age.
CPR, First Aid, and CPI certification from a hands-on course by the date of employment or before providing direct client care; certifications must be maintained throughout employment.
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, report observations and concerns, and ask 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

Demonstrate Telecare's mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with members served.
Provide nursing care and assist with welcoming, admission, and discharge processes.
Collect care-related data and develop and implement nursing care plans.
Demonstrate knowledge of crisis management and intervention.
Transcribe physician orders accurately and promptly.
Administer medications and treatments to members served.
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 provide reports at the beginning and end of each shift.
For inpatient program assignments, assist with restraint of members in the event of assaultive behavior and complete assault crisis/crisis prevention training.
For outpatient program assignments, evade members in the event of assaultive behavior and complete assault crisis/crisis prevention training.
Review and implement Recovery/Treatment plans and support medical and psychosocial care.
Administer oral and injectable medications.
Contribute as a team member by reporting observations and concerns and asking appropriate questions.
Implement physical crisis and de-escalation techniques.