What are the responsibilities and job description for the LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECH - Full Time position at GATEWAYS HOSPITAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER?
Job Details
Job Location
Main Hospital - Los Angeles, CA
Salary Range
23.51 - $25.70
Description
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Gateways Hospital & Mental Health Center
Full Time
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Licensed Psychiatric Technician assists and supports the RN in patient care planning, organization, and implementation, administering personal care, medications, treatment, and procedures as authorized by hospital policy, LPT license / scope of practice, and standards of nursing care.
All employees shall receive a premium shift differential pay of $1.50 / hr for NOC shifts.
ESSENTIALS DUTIES
- Assists the RN care planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient.
- Participates in patient care conferences, committee meetings, and staff development programs to contribute toward improvement in patient care and to improve skills and knowledge.
- Assists the RN with orientation and instruction of aides, unit secretaries, patients, and families concerning the program and plan of care.
- Counsels patient and modifies behavior by presenting himself / herself as a positive role model, and encourages the patient to appropriately socialize with staff and peers
- Helps formulate patient assessment, nursing intervention, and goals as part of with the assistance of the treatment team.
- Performs related work as required or assigned by the Charge Nurse, Supervisor, or Chief Nursing Officer
- Contributes to a positive therapeutic milieu by action and responsible communication with coworkers, supervisors, and administration on any issue of concern relevant to job responsibilities and the agency.
- Responsible for policy, procedure, and safety suggestions to the Program Director, Nursing Supervisor, Patient Safety Officer, and Environment of Care Director
- Maintains competence in all clinical skills necessary for the performance of duties.
- Maintains competence in interpersonal skills necessary to direct and supervise ancillary staff.
- Maintains skills necessary to support administrative functions including, but not limited to problem-solving, group facilitation, budgeting, and development of standards and systems of improvement.
- Seeks learning opportunities to gain new knowledge / skills which result in continuous quality improvement.
- Seeks appropriate guidance from immediate supervisor to achieve expected outcomes.
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EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES
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Salary : $24 - $26
