LVN/LPT (NOC) (Santa Rosa) (Nursing)

Northern California Behavioral Health System•Santa Rosa, CA

8h•$35 - $44

About The Position

To deliver quality direct patient care under appropriate clinical supervision to patients with addictive disease disorders or related substance or chemical dependency problems, or those duly diagnosed with psychiatric and chemical dependency disorders; to serve actively and constructively as a member of the organization's multi-disciplinary treatment team, and support the organizations and adult program philosophy of care. The Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)maintains knowledge of, participates in further training provided, and understands the potential risks regarding occupational health hazards (e.g. bloodborne pathogen exposures).

Requirements

High school, GED, or equivalent required
Current LPT/LVN license
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required, or obtained within initial orientation period.
Verbal de-escalation and physical intervention program as approved by the CNO.
High school level reading and writing skills, legible handwriting
Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology and human behavior principles preferred
Basic knowledge of procedures for detoxification assessment and treatment procedures
Familiarity with the disease concept of addiction treatment; knowledge of 12-step treatment and of cognitive aspects of addictive disease treatments
Ability to identify signs of withdrawal from major classes of abused substances and apply this in providing patient care. In the absence of these skills upon hire, must demonstrate ability to learn these concepts and develop these skills within reasonable time frame via organization's orientation and training program
Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times
Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds
Skills in teaching or assisting with activities of daily living helpful
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with people with a variety of background and educational levels
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding environment
Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations such as being verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner; must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation and foot traffic; ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another; must be flexible and not easily frustrated in dealing with differences of opinions.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and be able to perceive the attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, and/or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips. Ability to express and exchange ideas verbally and convey details and verbal instructions to others accurately, sometimes quickly and loudly. Hearing to perceive the nature of sound with no less than 40 db loss @ Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction; ability to perceive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound. Perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers.
Individual must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and to be able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction that will enable people in the row to complete administrative and clerical tasks and visually observe patients on the unit and in therapeutic activities. While worker may possibly be subjected to temperature changes, the worker is generally not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as the work is predominantly inside.

Responsibilities

Helps identify patients' problems, needs, and strengths
Modifications to treatment plan based on observations of patients' behavior
Provides input into discharge planning.
Monitoring patients' progress
Communicating information regarding patients' behavior to other members of treatment team
Maintains communication with patient, family members, and referral sources in patients' interest
Co-facilitates didactic, educational, and community groups within the context of the adolescent treatment program
Encourages and facilitates patients' participation in therapeutic activities
Supervises patients to ensure their safety and their involvement in treatment
Provide input during shift report.
Administers patient medications prescribed by physician.
Assists Dietary Staff in identifying patients on special diets and assuring patients' compliance with dietary orders.
Carry out general nursing care assistance as assigned and supervised by charge nurse.
Accompany and transport patients as assigned.
Orients new patients to unit, program, and milieu.
Assists patients in carrying out activities of daily living, when congruent with the patients' treatment plan and needs, age, and developmental level.
Maintains a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for patients. Participate in maintaining the therapeutic milieu on the unit, including but not limited to facilitation of community meetings.
Maintain patient, program, department, and related documentation. Carry out clerical and administrative assignment to support patient care and department and organization operations.
Complete orientation and competency assessments as required for position. Participate in activities enhancing professional growth and development.
Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards. Performs related duties, as requested.