Licensed Vocational Nurse

About the role

Pacific Grove Hospital in Riverside, CA is looking for dedicated and passionate Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technicians (LPT) to join our team. We offer full-time day or night shifts (7:00 - 7:00) with 3 x 12-hour shifts.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate
• Flexible schedules
• Advancement opportunities to further your career in nursing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Work Life balance is as important to us as it is to you, and we strive to find that perfect fit

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing personal care services under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership within the standards and scope of LPT/LVN, as defined within the state board regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.

• Uses and practices basic assessment (data collection), participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the care plan or treatment plan, and contributes to evaluation of individualized interventions related to the care plan or treatment plan
• Provide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physicians orders and/or current practice
• Contributes to the development and implementation of a teaching plan related to self-care for the patient/client
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment, under direction of Charge Nurse or Supervisor
• Escalates change in patient condition to the RN or provider in order to meet the patient’s needs
• Ensure patient safety is addressed through required rounds completed timely
• Obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned and ensure accurate documentation
• Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly
• Engage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals
• Respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress
• Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraints when necessary
• Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors
• Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with team
• Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians and therapist that promote improved physical and mental wellness
• Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures
• Participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs as well as teach strategies to promote patient wellness and independence, as needed
• Oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens, as needed
• Deliver care based on the priority of needs and available resources to the specific service population of the facility
• Help with admissions and discharges, as needed
• Provide guidance and direction to other staff members, including training of new staff, or otherwise assisting in day-to-day operations
• Perform day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining files and processing paperwork
• Provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member, as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human service field from an accredited college or university preferred
• One or more years’ experience as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician, Licensed Vocational Nurse in a behavioral health environment, and/or Behavioral Health Associate, preferred
• One or more years’ experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred
• Licensed Psychiatric Technician or Licensed Vocational Nurse by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility)
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements

Pay

Compensation for roles at Pacific Grove Hospital varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. The pay range for LVN/LPT is from $28 - $32 per hour.