Licensed Vocational Nurse​/Psychiatric Technician

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under direction of the director of nursing or the medical director, this position is responsible for providing basic nursing care to members.

This is an at-will medical position within a program. This position is responsible for all aspects of medical and psychiatric services.

• Provides and administers basic nursing care within the scope of practice of an LVN/LPT. Duties typically include, but are not limited to, basic hygiene; measurement of vital signs; basic client assessment utilizing a plan of care established by the RN; performance of prescribed medical treatments; and administration of prescribed medications.
• Teach members and PSC’s regarding health issues, medications, and side effects.
• Provides medical support to other Turning Point facilities as needed.
• Monitors and reports adverse reactions to medications and treatment to the RN and/or Physician.
• Utilizes good infection control procedures.
• Maintains current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Maintains valid licensure as LVN or LPT.
• Utilizes behavioral management and crisis intervention techniques.
• Carries out social and vocational training tasks.
• Facilitates individual and group therapeutic activities.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary health conferences.
• Administers annual TB testing and flu shots.
• Gives injections and performs blood draws.
• Adheres to and upholds the policies and procedures of Turning Point Community Programs.
• Ensures compliance with State licensing standards.

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through completion of a Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician program; two (2) years of experience in community mental health providing direct patient treatment/care.

• Valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician
• Valid and current First Aid/CPR certification
• California driver’s license & current vehicle insurance/registration if driving
• Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles.

Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Interested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdays from 2-4PM, located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670