What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Psychiatric Tech/LVN - Behavioral Health-Psych - 0.8 - Days - Behavioral Health - Acute @ MV position at El Camino Health?
El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community : One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.
Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for.
Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours
Work Shift
Day : 8 hours
Job Description
Responsible for collecting and documenting clinical data on patients during admission and throughout the hospital stay. Provides interventions which are within scope of licensure practice, follow policy / procedures / treatment plan / MD orders. Assists patients improve level of functioning. Provides information to RNs and others as needed for the assessment, care-planning, and provision of care of patients on the psychiatric unit. Participation is expected in continuing education, development of unit programs, facilitation of staff communication and assistance to other units when needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduate or equivalent.
One year Acute Psychiatric experience.
Organizational and communication skills.
General computer proficiency including knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
License / Certifications
Current Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) - Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians - CA
Current Basic Lifesaving Certification - American Heart Association
Salary Range :
44.02 - $54.58 USD Hourly
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.
Medium Work - Requires standing the majority of the shift with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. frequently. Work involves sitting, kneeling, climbing and squatting. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)
An Equal Opportunity Employer :
El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.
Salary : $44 - $55
