Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN or Licensed Psychiatric Technician LPT 339

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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo Make Referrals: \u003c/strong\u003eAll who are experiencing emotional distress are welcome.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e# of Chairs:\u003c/strong\u003e 12 chairs: 8 adult and 4 adolescent\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho We Serve:\u003c/strong\u003e CSU services are available to individuals in crisis who voluntarily seek treatment, as well as involuntary treatment to individuals brought in by law enforcement.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFounded in 1965, Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness. We partner with public sector entities and behavioral health organizations and have over 155 programs and over 4,300 employees across the country. And we\u0027re growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHours of Operation\u003c/strong\u003e: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Program: \u003c/strong\u003eAt the Ridgecrest Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), we are here to help you find relief from distress and assist you in maintaining stability in your life.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eWe believe recovery starts from within, and that our job is to do whatever it takes to help you cope with crisis and gain skills to deal with your challenges more effectively. We have a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, psychiatric prescribers, nursing staff, and peer specialists who are all here to help you on your path.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eOur services emphasize choice-making skills and harm-reduction techniques. We provide a safe, respectful environment where you can receive immediate, individualized assistance and a compassionate presence to stabilize symptoms, avoid the need for higher levels of care, and receive appropriate referrals to community-based resources.\u003c/p\u003e
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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOSITION SUMMARY\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) provides recovery focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician. Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with members served\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; Provides nursing care and assists in the welcoming, admission, and discharge process\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; Collects data relevant to care of members served; develops and implements nursing care plans \u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; Demonstrates knowledge of crisis management and intervention\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; Administers medication and treatments to members served\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; Receives and presents change of shift report as assigned\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; Adheres to medication management policies and procedures \u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; Notifies the prescriber and nursing supervisor of any changes in behavior or condition\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; Documents the progress of members served toward their Recovery Plan goals \u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; Attends and participates in community meetings and groups\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; Coordinates and participates in counting medications and giving report at the beginning and end of each shift \u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; If employed at inpatient program, must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; If employed at outpatient program, must evade members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training\u003cbr /\u003eDuties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, and/or changed at the discretion of management.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQUALIFICATIONS\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eRequired: \u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) /Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) program and current licensure \u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; Current CPR/BLS certificate\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; Must be at least 18 years of age\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment \u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003ePreferred:\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; Previous experience with population to be served and/or work in a similar program setting preferred\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; One (1) year of experience \u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; Understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment, and knowledge of psychotropic medication\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKILLS\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; Ability to review and implements Recovery/Treatment plans\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; Ability to support medical and psycho-social care for members served\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; Ability to administer oral and injectable medications \u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; Ability to\u0026nbsp;act as a team member and provide input via reporting observations and concerns and asking appropriate questions\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; Ability to review and implement recovery treatment plans for members served\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull; Demonstrated ability to implement physical crisis and de-escalation techniques\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHYSICAL DEMANDS\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eThe physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe employee is occasionally required to sit, squat, kneel, twist, push, pull and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently walk, stand, bend, reach and do simple and power grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity as well as Hazardous Exposure (Blood Borne Pathogens, Hospital Waste, Chemical \u0026amp; Infectious). \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEOE AA M/F/V/Disability\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e,EqualOpportunityEmployerDescription:Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities,PayTransparencyPolicyStatement:The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c),MatchScore:1.0,HasApplied:false,ApplicationJobBoardName:null,ApplicationJobBoardId:null,DateApplied:null,Salaried:false,CompensationAmount:null,PublishingStatus:1,Links:[],BehaviorCriteria:[],MotivationCriteria:[],EducationCriteria:[],LicenseAndCertificationCriteria:[{Required:true,LicenseAndCertificationId:b718e2bb-edef-4963-ac4b-ac65aa8b954c,LicenseAndCertificationName:Licensed Psychiatric Tech},{Required:true,LicenseAndCertificationId:55c06197-25da-4172-a811-9d59360b1138,LicenseAndCertificationName:Licensed Vocational Nurse}],SkillCriteria:[],WorkExperienceCriteria:[],JobBoardMemberships:[{JobBoardId:4f54269c-3a81-e250-e075-3a1a05307eef,PublishedInternal:true,PublishedExternal:false,ExternalPostedDate:null,InternalPostedDate:2021-07-14T06:56:03.909Z},{JobBoardId:2fcbb6f4-e717-17cb-9327-3dd87a55b08d,PublishedInternal:false,PublishedExternal:true,ExternalPostedDate:2021-07-14T06:56:03.909Z,InternalPostedDate:null}],AssessmentUri:null,AssessmentStatus:null,OpportunityIsClosed:false,TravelRequired:null,TravelDescription:null,SupervisorName:null,Assessments:[],ApplicationId:null,CompensationAnnualMinimum:null,CompensationAnnualMaximum:null,CompensationHourlyMinimum:null,CompensationHourlyMaximum:null,CompensationCurrency:null});

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Telecare Corporation
Website : http://www.telecarecorp.com