LVN / LPT Nurse
About The Position
The LVN / LPT provides direct client care at a 16-bed residential facility offering a short-term, home-like environment and 24/7 intensive treatment as an alternative to hospitalization or urgent care. The role includes administering medications, including injections, and engaging clients and families to determine physical health status. The nurse formulates and implements effective nursing care plans, applying knowledge of psychiatric illness and its treatment within the scope of practice, and demonstrates understanding of age-related development and other issues relevant to the population served. The program provides comprehensive physical and psychological evaluations, mental health counseling, case management, life-skills and interpersonal training, and dedicated assistance with locating permanent housing. The position is based in Los Angeles, California, and is scheduled Friday through Monday, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM.
Requirements
- Active, valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current First Aid certification from an approved agency, such as the American Red Cross.
- Meet one of the following: one year of full-time equivalent experience working in a program serving individuals with mental disabilities, or commitment to complete at least 20 hours of regulatory on-the-job training within the first year of employment, in addition to standard annual training requirements.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience with medication administration.
- Valid California Driver’s License.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct client care.
- Administer medications, including injections.
- Engage clients and families to determine physical health status.
- Formulate and implement effective nursing care plans within the scope of practice, considering psychiatric illness and its treatment.
- Demonstrate understanding of age-related development and other issues for the populations served.
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits.
- Vacation and holiday pay.
- On-the-job training and paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs.
- Employee recognition and rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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