LVN/LPT (On-Call) - Sage House 105

Main Template•Redwood City, CA

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Sage House is a licensed 16-bed mental health rehabilitation center (MHRC) serving San Mateo County residents, 18-59, with long histories of mental illness and multiple episodes of acute psychiatric hospitalization. The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician provides services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician. The LVN/LPT provides documentation to the Treatment Team of response to treatment and notifies all parties of clinical changes of condition.

Requirements

One (1) year of experience in psychiatric nursing in a skilled nursing facility or an acute hospital is preferred.
Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician program.
Current licensure by the State of California.
A valid CPR Certificate is also required.
Demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment.
Knowledge of psychotropic medications.
Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the delivery of mental health services in the State of California.
Applicant must be finger printed and receive clearance from Criminal Justice Department.

Nice To Haves

Current knowledge of recovery philosophy and psychiatric rehabilitation strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients.
Attends and participates in community meetings and groups.
Monitors the activities and documentation of the MHW’s on the assigned unit.
Coordinates and participates in counting medications and giving report at the beginning and end of each shift.
Coordinates admission of new clients by designating the admitting MHW.
Completes the admission documentation including the problem list and the I.D. note.
Coordinates discharges by ensuring that discharge orders are written, and that discharge medication and clothing are given to the client.
Completes the appropriate documentation.
Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Administers medication and treatments to clients.
Receives and presents change of shift report.
Monitors the monthly recap of physician orders, medication record and treatment records.
Reviews all medical and psychological reports.
Informs the physician and nursing administrator of any abnormalities found in the clients’ condition or laboratory reports.
Completes the twenty-four hour Client Report each shift.
Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions.
Reviews and implements client treatment plans.
Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
Demonstrates knowledge of Professional Assault Response Training (PART) techniques.
Keeps the supervisor informed of client behavior and condition.
Notifies the supervisor of those clients who are clinical management concerns.
Observes, records and reports client social, medical and psychiatric behavior.
Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies.
Promotes and assists clients in developing self-help skills.
Demonstrates a good rapport and cooperative working relationships with all members of the team; responds to co-workers with concern and promotes group morale.
Continually focuses on assigned tasks and seeks and implements improvements.
Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities.
Protects clients from behavior that could damage themselves or others.
Practices universal precautions at all times.
Demonstrates a knowledge of Telecare’s customers including clients, families and governmental agencies in all interactions and conduct.
Acts in a professional manner, always demonstrating respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare in the community.
Completes and follows through with tasks and assignments, meeting expected deadlines.
Understands and demonstrates knowledge of all policies associated with attendance.
Attends all assigned in-service education classes.
Role models excellent professional practice.
Always dresses appropriately and professionally.