LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE

GATEWAYS HOSPITAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER • Los Angeles, CA

6d • $32 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse assists and supports the RN in planning, organizing, and implementing patient care. The role includes providing personal care and administering medications, treatments, and procedures as authorized by hospital policy, the LVN’s license and scope of practice, and nursing care standards.

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center is a nonprofit organization in Los Angeles that provides mental health services to children, adolescents, transitional-aged youth, and adults. The organization includes a standalone 55-bed hospital and six outpatient facilities. The LVN works in the nursing department at Gateways Hospital.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college, university, or school.
• Pass the California LVN State Board examination and hold a license in good standing.
• Current licensure and registration as a Licensed Vocational Nurse by the State Board of Nurse Examiners.
• One year of experience in an adult and/or adolescent inpatient psychiatric unit; up to six months of inpatient chemical dependency unit experience may count toward this requirement.
• Experience with involuntary patients.
• Experience with Management of Aggressive Behavior and seclusion and restraints.
• Completion of a clinical rotation in Psychiatric Nursing.
• Completion of a Pharmacology curriculum or class.
• Reference from one nursing instructor or nurse manager.
• Pass Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Community Care Licensing background clearances.
• Valid California driver's license.
• TB clearance.
• Driving record acceptable for coverage by Gateways' insurance carrier.
• Knowledge of medications, with emphasis on psychiatric medications.
• Basic understanding of legal aspects of mental health, including confidentiality, holds, probable cause hearings, and patients' rights.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Proven ability to work with adolescent and adult patients.
• Ability to operate select equipment.
• Basic physical assessment skills.
• Understanding of individual, group, and family psychotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN with care planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients.
• Participate in patient care conferences, committee meetings, and staff development programs to contribute to improved patient care and develop skills and knowledge.
• Assist the RN with orientation and instruction for aides, unit secretaries, patients, and families concerning the program and plan of care.
• Counsel patients and modify behavior by serving as a positive role model and encouraging appropriate socialization with staff and peers.
• Help formulate patient assessments, nursing interventions, and goals with assistance from the treatment team.
• Perform related work as required or assigned by the Charge Nurse, Supervisor, or Chief Nursing Officer.
• Contribute to a positive therapeutic milieu through appropriate actions and communication with coworkers, supervisors, and administration about issues relevant to job responsibilities and the agency.
• Provide policy, procedure, and safety suggestions to the Program Director, Nursing Supervisor, Patient Safety Officer, and Environment of Care Director.
• Maintain competence in clinical skills needed to perform duties and interpersonal skills needed to direct and supervise ancillary staff.
• Maintain skills supporting administrative functions, including problem solving, group facilitation, budgeting, and development of standards and improvement systems.
• Seek learning opportunities and new knowledge and skills that support continuous quality improvement.
• Seek appropriate guidance from the immediate supervisor to achieve expected outcomes.

Benefits

• 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums covered for full-time employees and one dependent.
• Eight paid holidays and four personal holidays per calendar year.
• Two weeks of vacation.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% company match.
• Annual company events.

What This Job Offers

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