Psychiatric Technician or LPN/LVN

ERP International•Pensacola, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

ERP International is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) or Psychiatric Technician in support of the Naval Hospital Pensacola in Pensacola, FL. This role is part of the Psychological Health initiative under the Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (PH and TBI) program, which aims to address care gaps for prevalent injuries among combatants and ensure easy access to PH care for all beneficiaries. The contractor will provide personnel for services in the Psychiatric Clinic at Naval Hospital Pensacola, FL.

Requirements

Minimum of 12 months full time experience within the preceding 24 months as an LPN/LVN in a mental health setting (for LPN/LVN role).
Current, full, active and unrestricted license as a practical or vocational nurse (for LPN/LVN role).
Possess a current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.
Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program; or completion of an equivalent education and experience that meets the requirement of the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians or completion of education and experience as a behavioral science specialist/technician in the United States military and proof of having completed an Armed Forces course involving psychiatric technician training or civilian course from an accredited school in the care of behavioral health patients (for Psychiatric Technician role).
A minimum of 12 months full time experience within the preceding 24 months as a Psychiatric Technician (for Psychiatric Technician role).
Certificate. Graduate from an accredited community college, junior college, college, university, or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (for LPN/LVN role).

Responsibilities

Conduct or assist in treatment and rehabilitation of patients.
Perform initial basic assessment procedures including standardized psychological testing, clinical interviewing, mental status examinations, substance abuse evaluations, and psychological and nursing assessment.
Identify mental health and nursing diagnoses, and provide patient education.
Observe, monitor, record, and report patient's progress.
Conduct or assist in conducting group and individual counseling, therapeutic community, and other related milieu activities.
Institute precautionary measures to prevent patient injury or suicide.
Assist patients with nutritional, hygiene, and comfort measures.
Obtain and record vital signs.
Coordinate with other agencies regarding specified care, treatment, prevention, rehabilitation, and administrative functions.
Contact military and community agencies to obtain collateral information.
Explain and interpret mental health services to patients or others.
Assist in, or arrange patient referral to public, private, and military community agencies.
Prepare and maintain records and reports pertaining to specialty services.
Assist with care of individuals experiencing acute and post-traumatic stress reactions.
Prepare and maintain treatment records.