Psychiatric Technician or LPN​/LVN

Overview

ERP International is seeking a full‑time Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) or Psychiatric Technician to support the Naval Hospital Pensacola in Pensacola, FL
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Benefits:

• Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life and Health Savings Account available
• Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement
• Matching 401K

About ERP International, LLC: ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran.

Work Schedule:

Normal schedule is Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM, 8‑ to 10‑hour shifts including an unpaid lunch period.

No Weekends, No Call, No Holidays!

Job Specific Duties:

• Conduct or assist in treatment and rehabilitation of patients. Perform initial basic assessment procedures including standardized psychological testing, clinical interviewing, mental status examinations, substance abuse evaluations, and psychological and nursing assessment.
• Identify mental health and nursing diagnoses, and provide patient education.
• Observe, monitor, record, and report patient’s progress.
• Conduct or assist in conducting group and individual counseling, therapeutic community, and other related milieu activities.
• Institute precautionary measures to prevent patient injury or suicide.
• Assist patients with nutritional, hygiene, and comfort measures.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Coordinate with other agencies regarding specified care, treatment, prevention, rehabilitation, and administrative functions; contact military and community agencies to obtain collateral information.
• Explain and interpret mental health services to patients or others.
• Assist in, or arrange patient referral to public, private, and military community agencies.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports pertaining to specialty services.
• Assist with care of individuals experiencing acute and post‑traumatic stress reactions.
• Prepare and maintain treatment records.

This position supports the Psychological Health initiative under the Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury program. The program seeks to address gaps in care for combat-related injuries. The contractor provides personnel for services in the Psychiatric Clinic at Naval Hospital Pensacola, FL.

Minimum Qualifications for LVN/LPN:

• Education:
  
  Certificate. Graduate from an accredited community college, junior college, college, university, or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies:
  National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 12 months full‑time experience within the preceding 24 months as an LPN/LVN in a mental health setting.
• License:
  Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a practical or vocational nurse.
• Life Support Certification:
  Possess a current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• Security:
  Must be able to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

Minimum Qualifications for Psychiatric Technician:

• Education:
  
  Certificate. Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program, or completion of equivalent education and experience meeting the requirements of the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians, or completion of education and experience as a behavioral science specialist/technician in the U.S. military with proof of having completed an Armed Forces course involving psychiatric technician training or a civilian course from an accredited school in the care of behavioral health patients.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 12 months full‑time experience within the preceding 24 months as a Psychiatric Technician.
• Life Support Certification:
  Possess a current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• Security:
  Must be able to pass a Government background check/security clearance.