LPT/LVN

Pacific Clinics • Covina, CA

62d • $32 - $40

About The Position

The Psychiatric Technician (PT) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides an array of quality services to assist consumers in reaching their optimum level of functioning and improved quality of life. Specific duties include providing medication support to the psychiatrists in the program.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) program and current California licensure.
• Obtaining LPS privileges is preferred and at times required, depending on the program needs.
• Maintain current CPR Certification.
• Understanding of psychiatric illness and it's treatment, and knowledge of psychotropic medication, preferred.
• Previous experience with population to be served and/or work in a similar program setting preferred.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinics' liability policy.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in Windows environment (including Word and Excel).
• Demonstrated experience and ability to relate to a culturally diverse clientele and staff.
• Bilingual skills in the appropriate language for the Clinics' clients are highly preferred and in some programs may be required.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Pacific Clinics' Standard of Care and Best Practices.
• Considers consumer and family-centered approach to services in all treatment activities.
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with consumers served.
• Collects data relevant to the care of consumers served; develops and implements nursing care plans.
• Assess for co-occurring substance abuse disorders, makes appropriate plans of action including education about the effects of using substances, referrals to services, and communicates findings and recommendations to the treatment team.
• Provides education to consumers and families to assure medication adherence.
• Demonstrates knowledge of crisis management and interventions.
• Discusses and collaborates with other healthcare professionals, including pharmacies regarding medication issues and ensuring continuity of care.
• Administers medication to consumers served.
• Provides medication services as needed in an individual's home, field, or school, including providing transportation as needed.
• Completes lab requisitions as ordered by site psychiatrist or nurse practitioner in a timely manner.
• Provides medication services individually and in groups.
• Adheres to medication management policies and procedures.
• Maintains medication room in accordance with Medi-Cal regulations.
• Immediately reports any Critical Lab Result to the prescribing staff (psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, medical director).
• Provides appropriate level of client contact determined by consumer need and / or program requirements.
• Ensures that services provided meet medical necessity.
• Obtains vital signs as needed or directed by prescriber.
• Notifies the prescriber (psychiatrist, nurse practitioner) and treatment team (team Supervisor, therapist, program director) of any changes in behavior or condition.
• Provides case management services as needed.
• Documents the progress of consumers served towards their Recovery Plans and goals.
• Documents all services pursuant to funding source directives, Pacific Clinics' protocol and HIPAA compliance requirements.
• Completes all documentation within the timelines established by the Program for service delivery.
• Works on a multicultural team sensitive to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served.
• Completes billing expectations per Agency requirements and provides services consistent with program needs
• Attends and participates in staff meetings to provide input towards program development and staff training.
• Interacts with other internal programs, clinical/support staff and external sources such as school or community personnel as applicable.
• Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance.
• Models Pacific Clinics' approach, mission and core values in all communication and correspondence.
• Communicates effectively in a culturally competent diverse consumer population and promotes favorable interaction with managers, co-workers and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flex Spending
• Health Savings Account
• EAP
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance
• 401K Employer Match up to 4%
• Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status)
• Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees