Licensed Vocational Nurse​/LPT

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Regular Full time Professional Palmdale, CA, US

15 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $33.18 To $40.63 Hourly

Position Title:

Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician I

Department:
Nursing

Reports To:

Director of Nursing Services or Charge Nurse and RN Charge Nurse

The LVN/LPT is primarily responsible for providing direct patient care services. Job duties include medication management, medication administration, counseling and health maintenance. Evaluates patient needs and assists in implementing plans to meet those needs, aids in formulation of the treatment plan, monitors patient’s medication intake and treatments, as directed, assists in maintaining and ordering adequate medical supplies, charts into the medical/legal records, reports and records observations that reflect the nursing care given and the patient’s progress, educates patients on the medical aspects of treatment, interviews, screens and performs health assessments per established protocols, monitors and reports any significant changes in patients condition or behavior to Charge Nurse.

This position requires providing service to one or more age populations including adolescents and geriatric patients in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. (TTC). It is expected that the employee demonstrates behavior consistent with the agency’s core values.

The employee shall support TTC’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Competitive wages
• Stability and career advancement
• Continuing Education Opportunities

• Graduate of an accredited LVN or LPT school or college and licensed to practice in California.
• Two (2) years recent acute care experience preferred.
• A Behavioral/Chemical Dependency Setting- required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non‑profit organization, providing behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency and mental health services.

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and disability in its hiring practices.

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.