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

Telecare Corporation•Woodside, CA

3d•$34 - $41

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician at Sage House provides services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment, including medications, as prescribed by a physician. The LVN/LPT documents clients’ responses to treatment for the Treatment Team and notifies appropriate parties of clinical changes in condition. Sage House is a licensed 16-bed mental health rehabilitation center serving San Mateo County residents ages 18–59 who have long histories of mental illness and multiple episodes of acute psychiatric hospitalization. This is an on-call role with varying shifts and days as needed. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician program.
Current licensure by the State of California as an LVN or LPT.
Current CPR certificate.
Demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment.
Knowledge of psychotropic medications.
Knowledge of laws and regulations governing the delivery of mental health services in California.
Fingerprinting and clearance from the Criminal Justice Department.
Ability to meet the physical requirements described, including prolonged sitting and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, and constant communication and alertness to client and environmental conditions.

Nice To Haves

One year of psychiatric nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility or acute hospital is preferred.
Current knowledge of recovery philosophy and psychiatric rehabilitation is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, effective, and efficient direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients; attend and participate in community meetings and groups.
Monitor the activities and documentation of Mental Health Workers (MHWs) on the assigned unit.
Coordinate medication counts and provide shift reports at the beginning and end of each shift; receive and present change-of-shift reports.
Coordinate client admissions, designate the admitting MHW, and complete admission documentation, including the problem list and I.D. note.
Coordinate client discharges by ensuring discharge orders are written and discharge medication and clothing are provided; complete the appropriate documentation.
Transcribe physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Administer medications and treatments to clients.
Monitor monthly recaps of physician orders, medication records, and treatment records.
Review medical and psychological reports and inform the physician and nursing administrator of abnormalities in client conditions or laboratory reports.
Complete the 24-hour Client Report each shift.
Participate as a team member by reporting observations and concerns and asking appropriate questions; review and implement client treatment plans and participate in multidisciplinary and treatment-planning meetings.
Demonstrate knowledge of Professional Assault Response Training (PART) techniques and keep the supervisor informed of client behavior and condition, including clinical management concerns.
Observe, record, and report clients’ social, medical, and psychiatric behavior.
Use equipment and supplies properly and promote and assist clients in developing self-help skills.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with team members and support group morale.
Focus on assigned tasks and implement improvements; follow the safety program, protect clients from behavior that could harm themselves or others, and practice universal precautions.
Represent Telecare professionally and respectfully in interactions with clients, families, governmental agencies, and the community.
Complete assignments and meet expected deadlines; follow attendance policies.
Attend assigned in-service education classes, model excellent professional practice, and dress appropriately and professionally.