What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician (NOC) - Per Diem position at National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services?
Job Summary
- Administers general medical and psychiatric care to facility residents while assisting in the medication administration procedure and monitoring residents for potential medication side effects.
- Applies practical nursing techniques and standard practices
General Accountabilities
- Assists in the coordinating, scheduling and oversight of medical treatment for all facility residents including the including providing support during the admission process and initiation of appropriate healthcare referrals
- Collaborates with Program Director, Administrator and Psychiatrist to ensure that healthcare requirements for residents are met.
- Assists in the implementation of activities and functions associated with ordering, monitoring and handling of medications including but not limited to Physician’s Orders and vital signs.
- Administers medication and monitors patients for potential medication side effects.
- Exercises judgement and skills in recognizing basic symptoms indicative of patient adverse reactions and consults with supervisor and/or alerts medical staff.
- Follows Physician’s Orders while monitoring patients and reporting to Psychiatrist as needed.
- Assisting in the interpretation and application of Physician’s Orders.
- Administers or assists staff in administering triage.
- Maintains and manages medical and psychiatric records in and organized and timely fashion so as to meet the standards of care, accreditation, resident care needs and licensing requirements.
- Completes all documentation including but not limited to incident reports and progress notes.
- Supports staff in addressing resident’s healthcare concerns.
- Provides supervision of Mental Health Workers.
- Participates in required in-service education
- Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications: Required Licensure: A valid California Vocational Nursing and/or Psychiatric Technician license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
- Minimum Experience: One (1) year of post-licensure experience in a mental health setting.
- A clear criminal record review and fingerprint background check
- A health screening, including a tuberculosis test, performed by or under the supervision of a physician showing that the LVN/LPT is physically, mentally and occupationally capable of performing assigned tasks.Salary:
Schedule:
- Part-Time
- Per Diem
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Rehabilitation center
COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 considerations: Please see Link Here: http://www.npcrs.com/npcrs-covid-19-response/
Experience:
- Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- LVN (Preferred)
- LPN (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Required)
Salary : $32
