LVN / LPT
About The Position
The LVN/LPT provides direct client care, including medication support, at a 24/7 walk-in outpatient behavioral health urgent care center. The role monitors the facility milieu to support quality care, effective operations, and safety. The LVN/LPT observes clients visually and audibly, documents and reports their physical or mental condition to the Registered Nurse in charge and attending physician, and orders, prepares, administers, and documents medications according to physician orders. The position also confirms delivery of ordered medications from the pharmacy, writes client summaries as assigned, and may make shift assignments and plan, organize, and direct unit nursing activities when needed and assigned. The program provides rapid mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, and medication support, with short-term stabilization stays of up to 24 hours. It serves up to 12 adults age 18 and older and 6 adolescents ages 13–17. The position is based in Lancaster, California, with an on-call schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
Requirements
- Hold a valid, active California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license.
- Graduate from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology.
- At least one year of experience providing treatment to individuals with mental illness in an inpatient setting.
- At least one year of experience in medication administration.
Nice To Haves
- An associate degree is preferred.
- A valid California driver's license is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct client care, including medication support.
- Monitor the general milieu to facilitate quality client care, effective facility operations, and safety.
- Visually and audibly observe clients; document and report their physical or mental condition to the Registered Nurse in charge and attending physician.
- Order, prepare, administer, and document medications according to physician orders.
- Confirm delivery from the pharmacy of all ordered medications during the shift worked.
- Write client summaries as assigned.
- When needed and assigned, make written or oral shift assignments and plan, organize, and direct unit nursing activities to assure quality care delivery.
Benefits
- Vacation and holiday pay.
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits.
- On-the-job training and access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals, where applicable.
- Employee recognition and rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
