Provides direct and indirect psychiatric care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include monitoring patient behavior, administering medications, and utilizing de-escalation techniques to ensure safety.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma and licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician. Mandatory certifications include BLS and TEAM or CPI training.
high schoolassociate degreeprofessional certificateMedication AdministrationPatient MonitoringPatient EducationCrisis InterventionVital Signs MonitoringTherapeutic CommunicationDe-escalation TechniquesPsychiatric CarePatient Data CollectionIntake Interviewing
Job description
For more than 30 years, Adventist Health Vallejo has been helping people of all ages reach their fullest potential.
We are comprised of a freestanding 61-bed facility with short-term psychiatric care for children, adolescents and adults.
We also provide partial hospitalization programs for adults.
Our extensive range of treatment programs are designed to foster empowerment, connection and a meaningful life.
Vallejo offers one of the most versatile locations in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Vallejo's proximity to San Francisco and Oakland's vibrant art, food and sports entertainment venues is unparalleled.
Vallejo's historic downtown, waterfront and ease of access to the world-class Napa Valley provide many local opportunities for exploring.
Job Summary
Delivers direct/indirect care for individual patients, or an assigned group of patients, receiving psychiatric care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).
Meets patient care needs.
Assumes responsibility for patient data collection.
Provides assigned care of psychiatric patients using age related interventions.
Uses therapeutic communication skills and assists with therapeutic and recreational activities, as necessary.
Job Requirements
Education and Work Experience
High
School
Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Associate's/Technical
Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Two years' experience in acute or long-term mental healthcare hospital: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications
Licensed
Psychiatric
Technician (LPT) licensure in state of practice: Preferred
Facility Specific License/Certifications
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed
Practical
Nurse (LVN/LPN) or
Licensed
Psychiatric
Benefits
Sign On Bonus
Technician (LPT): Required
Department Specific License/Certifications
Techniques for Effective
Aggression
Management (TEAM) or
Crisis
Prevention
Intervention (CPI): Required
AHA-BLS or
ARC-BLS: Required
Essential Functions
Uses de-escalation techniques and less restrictive interventions when providing nursing care. Uses seclusion and restraint interventions, as needed. Plans for meeting the daily care needs of assigned patients including evaluating common problems, identifying symptoms and behavioral changes, obtaining and reviewing medical data, implementing interventions and evaluating outcomes.
Processes admissions and discharges, and completes intake interviews and orientation, as needed. Screens patient/client condition upon admission. Identifies the physical, emotional, social and cultural needs of assigned patients.
Observes, reports, and documents the effectiveness of preventive, diagnostic, supportive and therapeutic interventions. Monitors diagnostic results and reports to the Registered Nurse (RN). Records observations of patient's condition including behavior, psychiatric symptoms, vital signs, weight, intake and output, etc., and informs immediate supervisor of changes or abnormalities. Evaluates the outcome of patient response to nursing care and communicates to the oncoming shift staff per nursing policy.
Interacts with patients/clients, family and other health care practitioners in order to keep informed about patient condition. Communicates abnormal symptoms and diagnostic data to appropriate staff. Provides patient instructions regarding patient safety, personal hygiene and procedures. Assists with education and teaching of patient/client-problem solving skills. Identifies and reinforces patient/family teaching plans.
Conducts routine rounding for patients. Monitors patients and environment for safety. Obtains medication consent forms prior to administering medications, according to regulatory requirements. Administers medications according to physician orders. Communicates with pharmacy personnel and nursing staff in relation to timing of medication administration.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
