LPN/LVN- Acute Locked Psychiatric Unit

UHS•Corona, CA

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The LVN - Psychiatric Unit position is located at Corona Regional Rehabilitation Center in Corona, CA. This role is on an Acute Locked Psychiatric Unit and requires working every weekend, Saturday and Sunday, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. Reporting to the Nurse Manager and Director of Behavioral Health Services, this position involves accountability for promoting, maintaining, and restoring the health of patients. The role utilizes specialized knowledge and skills in nursing processes to deliver quality care to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. The LVN will work in conjunction with the Charge Nurse and may function as Relief Charge Nurse as needed. Corona Regional Medical Center is a 238-bed community hospital network, certified by The Joint Commission, employing over 1,250 healthcare workers and approximately 347 physicians across more than 40 specialties.

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of psychiatric diagnosis(es), terminology and medical record charting.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
At least two (2) years experience working with clients with serious and persistent mental illness, preferably one of those years in an inpatient setting.
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Assaultive Behavior Management Training required within 90 days from date of hire.
Current California LVN license required.
Current BLS (CPR) Certificate required.

Responsibilities

Accountability for the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health of patients assigned to his/her care.
Utilizes specialized knowledge and skills in the application of nursing process skills to deliver quality care to the serious and persistent mental illness.
Works in conjunction with the Charge Nurse and may function as Relief Charge Nurse, as needed.