Psychiatric Technician or LPN/LVN

Erp International • Pensacola, FL

419d • $27,000 - $34,000

About The Position

ERP International is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) or Psychiatric Technician to support the Naval Hospital Pensacola in Pensacola, FL. This role involves providing care for military members, their families, and retired military veterans, focusing on mental health and rehabilitation. The position offers a structured work schedule with no weekends, call, or holidays, and emphasizes the importance of patient care and safety.

Requirements

• Education: Certificate from an accredited community college, junior college, college, university, or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State agency.
• Experience: A minimum of 12 months full-time experience within the preceding 24 months as an LPN/LVN in a mental health setting.
• License: Current, full, active and unrestricted license as a practical or vocational nurse.
• Life Support Certification: Possess a current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program or equivalent education and experience.
• Completion of education and experience as a behavioral science specialist/technician in the United States military.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Annual CME Stipend
• License/Certification Reimbursement
• Matching 401K

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Associate degree