Nurse, Licensed Vocational

Kedren Community Health Center Inc•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$0 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse performs individualized nursing care for patients/families under the direction of an RN. Uses and practices basic assessment data collection, participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the Treatment Plan and contributes to evaluation of outcomes.

Requirements

A valid Licensed Vocational Nursing License from California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
A minimum of one year experience working with emotionally or mentally disturbed patients, preferable recent experience in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting
Experience and ability to work with multi-cultured, multiethnic populations
Demonstrated use of crisis intervention skills, teamwork and communication skills in the management of care for high level acuity psychiatric patients in a fast-paced environment
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers
Maintenance of CPR Certification

Nice To Haves

recent experience in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting

Responsibilities

Attends change of shift report to obtain and/or provide the most recent data regarding patient progress.
Performs basic nursing procedures such as administering medications, treatments including oral medications, hypodermic injections, intramuscular injections, taking & charting height, weight, vision screening, pain level, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and respiration.
Mandated to report and/or refer abnormal values to the RN for follow-up.
Nursing rounds every 15 mins for all patients, inclusive of documenting patient status during rounds.
Attends Treatment Team meetings and provide updates regarding patient behavioral observations, medication refusals, abnormal vital signs or other concerns as a result of performed basic assessment and data collection performed and/or per chart record.
Employs any necessary emergency procedures or medications to treat patient under RN or provider directive.
Maintains records and administers medications as prescribed by physician and responsible for accurate record keeping of all medications. Document adverse medication reactions and/or side effects in patient record and inform Nurse II and patient’s provider and administer and treat as required and within designated scope.
Communicates with Nurse II regarding PRN’s required for patients.
Assists with and/or conduct special nursing groups, as indicated.
Keeps Charge Nurse/Supervisor/Unit Manager informed frequently of need for new orders, changes in treatment plan, and patient progress updates since change of shift report.
Assists to create a therapeutic environment applying mental health principles and encourage patient to participate in and supervise on the unit group. Assist rehabilitation therapists in occupational, recreational, and social skills building activities.
Motivates patients to develop self reliance in activities of daily living such as maintaining a well groomed appearance, making their beds, keeping clothing, and their personal areas clean.
Demonstrates ability to practice patient compassion, cultural humility, crisis intervention skills, teamwork, professionalism, and strong communication skills (verbal and written), with patients, family, and other healthcare providers within the inpatient unit.
Assists with special assignments as directed by Nurse II or Nursing Management.
Adheres to Mandated Reporter requirements for child, elder, or dependent adult abuse.