Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - NIGHTS

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital•Bakersfield, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (BBHH) is an acute psychiatric and behavioral 90-bed facility offering inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults. We provide treatment for mental/behavioral health, chemical dependency, and co-occurring disorders through medically supervised detoxification. BBHH aims to be a top workplace by offering excellent benefits, encouraging individual growth, and upholding its CARES values (Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, Empowerment, Sincerity).

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Appropriate vocational training
Experience in an inpatient psychiatric hospital
Unencumbered current LVN Licensure in the State of California
Current BLS CPR certification (or obtain prior to start date)
Handle-With-Care Physical Restraint Technique Training (during orientation)
One (1) year experience working in a behavioral/psychiatric facility preferred.
Equivalent combination of experience and education accepted.
Current LVN California License
CPR Certification
Handle with Care Certification (prior to completing orientation)

Nice To Haves

College degree
Previous knowledge/experience in a psychiatric hospital

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care on inpatient units.
Collect and analyze patient data including physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, spiritual, cultural, and anticipated discharge needs.
Provide and assure the carrying out of established nursing procedures utilizing the nursing process.
Maintain a safe and clean environment within the LVN scope of practice.
Provide age-appropriate total patient care, assessing patient and situation needs and problems.
Assist medical providers with rounds, passing medications, and treatments.
Provide timely noting and implementation of medical provider orders within the LVN scope of practice.
Demonstrate thorough, concise, and timely documentation, shift reports, and verbal communications.
Communicate pertinent patient and unit information to medical providers, House Supervisor, and other appropriate persons while maintaining client confidentiality.
Assist in the coordination of services with medical staff, nursing staff, and other departments.
Respond rapidly and effectively during emergency situations.
Maintain clinical skills, staying current in the use of equipment, procedures, and trends in nursing.
Efficiently and effectively provide total patient care including basic assessment, care planning, rehabilitation, medication, treatments, activities of daily living, and discharge planning.
Complete annual competencies.
Follow and assist in the implementation of policies and procedures.
Assist in monitoring, procurement, and proper inventory of supplies.
Assist in maintaining equipment.
Make independent decisions, keeping House Supervisor/Unit Manager and others informed.
Prioritize and manage time efficiently.
Communicate with others (verbally and in writing) in an appropriate and timely manner, demonstrating tact, sensitivity, and the ability to deal with people.
Adhere to and promote the established values of the organization, including customer service, safety, and compliance standards.
Attend department meetings and huddles on a regular basis.