Licensed Psychiatric Technician
San Luis, CO - USA
Job Summary
Founded in 1946 Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center is a 112-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in San Luis Obispo California. Serving over 150000 patients annually the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care orthopedics and a family birthing center. Additionally French Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and has achieved an A Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for every reporting period since 2012.
As our Licensed Psych Tech you will be a cornerstone of compassionate care delivering specialized technical nursing to empower our patients on their journey toward mental wellness.
Every day you will meticulously execute a finely tuned plan of care collaboratively designed by our Registered Nurses ensuring every patient receives the precise high-quality support they need. Youll bring your expert skills and empathetic approach to every interaction directly contributing to a stable and therapeutic environment.
To be successful in this role you will consistently demonstrate unwavering dedication to patient well-being exceptional technical proficiency and a collaborative spirit. Youll be a vital and trusted member of our care team transforming lives through your commitment to impactful psychiatric nursing.
- Observes patients physical psychosocial and cultural needs considering diagnosis age care selling desire for care and response to care plan.
- Assists RN with planning collaborating with other members of the healthcare team.
- Delivers competent care as required by patient plan of care and care setting collaborating with other members of the healthcare team.
- Observes patients responses to care.
- Provides interactive patient/family education.
- Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
- 1-3 years LPT experience
- Psychiatric Tech: CA LPT
- Basic Life Support - CPR BLS
Preferred
- 2 years behavioral health experience
Required Experience:
IC
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