LVN/LPT - Mental Health 105
LVN/LPT - Mental Health 105
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Job Description
Description
Sage House is a licensed 16-bed mental health rehabilitation center (MHRC) serving San Mateo County residents 1859 with long histories of mental illness and multiple episodes of acute psychiatric hospitalization.
Shift Available:
Part-Time .60
AM shift 7:00am3:30pm Sunday Tuesday
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
We exist to help people with mental impairments realize their full potential.
MISSION STATEMENT
We will deliver and manage excellent services and systems of care for persons with serious mental illness.
POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician provides services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician. The LVN/LPT provides documentation to the Treatment Team of response to treatment and notifies all parties of clinical changes of condition.
QUALIFICATIONS
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One (1) year of experience in psychiatric nursing in a skilled nursing facility or an acute hospital is preferred.
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Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician program and current licensure by the State of California are also required.
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A valid CPR Certificate is also required.
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Necessary skills include a demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment knowledge of psychotropic medications and knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the delivery of mental health services in the State of California.
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Current knowledge of recovery philosophy and psychiatric rehabilitation strongly preferred.
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Applicant must be fingerprinted and receive clearance from the Criminal Justice Department.
KEY RESULT AREAS
MISSION VALUES AND BELIEFS
Demonstrates the mission purpose values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with clients the public and other staff members.
QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF WORK
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Provides safe effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies procedures and standards of care.
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Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients.
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Attends and participates in community meetings and groups.
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Monitors the activities and documentation of the MHWs on the assigned unit.
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Coordinates and participates in counting medications and giving report at the beginning and end of each shift.
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Coordinates admission of new clients by designating the admitting MHW. Completes the admission documentation including the problem list and the I.D. note.
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Coordinates discharges by ensuring that discharge orders are written and that discharge medication and clothing are given to the client. Completes the appropriate documentation.
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Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
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Administers medication and treatments to clients.
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Receives and presents change of shift report.
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Monitors the monthly recap of physician orders medication records and treatment records.
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Reviews all medical and psychological reports. Informs the physician and nursing administrator of any abnormalities found in the clients condition or laboratory reports.
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Completes the twenty-four-hour Client Report each shift.
Employment Type
Full Time
