Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Licensed Psychiatric Technician - LPT

The LPT performs under the direction of a Registered Nurse in providing nursing care to assigned patients, utilizing basic understanding of psychiatric and personality disorders.

• Accurately collect data needed for the appropriate portion of the integrated assessment.
• Take and record vital signs properly.
• Observe for, and document changes in patient's appearance, behavior and ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
• Communicate changes in patient's condition to the Charge Nurse.
• Report signs and symptoms of infection in resident to the Charge Nurse.

• Tuition Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career and growth opportunities
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuitions savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University.

Education:

Graduate from an accredited professional vocational school of nursing or vocational training as a psychiatric technician, preferably with education in Child and Adolescent Development.

Experience:

Minimum one (1) year LVN in psychiatric nursing preferred, with six (6) months experience in Child and Adolescent Development preferred.

Licensure:
Licensed to practice vocational nursing from the State Board of Nursing or Psychiatric Technicians.

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