LVN/LPT (On-Call) - Sage House 105

About the Role

Sage House is a licensed 16-bed mental health rehabilitation center (MHRC) serving San Mateo County residents, 18-59, with long histories of mental illness and multiple episodes of acute psychiatric hospitalization.

Position Objective

The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician provides services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician. The LVN/LPT provides documentation to the Treatment Team of response to treatment and notifies all parties of clinical changes of condition.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician program
• Current licensure by the State of California
• Valid CPR Certificate
• Demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the delivery of mental health services in the State of California
• Must be finger printed and receive clearance from Criminal Justice Department
• One (1) year of experience in psychiatric nursing in a skilled nursing facility or an acute hospital is preferred
• Current knowledge of recovery philosophy and psychiatric rehabilitation strongly preferred

Key Result Areas

Mission, Values and Beliefs

• Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with clients, the public and other staff members

Quality and Quantity of Work

• Provides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients
• Attends and participates in community meetings and groups
• Monitors the activities and documentation of the MHW's on the assigned unit
• Coordinates and participates in counting medications and giving report at the beginning and end of each shift
• Coordinates admission of new clients by designating the admitting MHW. Completes the admission documentation including the problem list and the I.D. note
• Coordinates discharges by ensuring that discharge orders are written, and that discharge medication and clothing are given to the client. Completes the appropriate documentation
• Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner
• Administers medication and treatments to clients
• Receives and presents change of shift report
• Monitors the monthly recap of physician orders, medication record and treatment records
• Reviews all medical and psychological reports. Informs the physician and nursing administrator of any abnormalities found in the clients' condition or laboratory reports
• Completes the twenty-four hour Client Report each shift

Team Member Participation

• Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions
• Reviews and implements client treatment plans
• Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings
• Demonstrates knowledge of Professional Assault Response Training (PART) techniques
• Keeps the supervisor informed of client behavior and condition. Notifies the supervisor of those clients who are clinical management concerns

Assessment

• Observes, records and reports client social, medical and psychiatric behavior

Judgment, Decision Making and Initiative

• Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies
• Promotes and assists clients in developing self-help skills

Relationships With Others

• Demonstrates a good rapport and cooperative working relationships with all members of the team; responds to co-workers with concern and promotes group morale

Quality Improvement

• Continually focuses on assigned tasks and seeks and implements improvements
• Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities
• Protects clients from behavior that could damage themselves or others
• Practices universal precautions at all times

Customer and Community Relations

• Demonstrates a knowledge of Telecare's customers including clients, families and governmental agencies in all interactions and conduct
• Acts in a professional manner, always demonstrating respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare in the community

Planning and Time Utilization

• Completes and follows through with tasks and assignments, meeting expected deadlines

Attendance and Reliability

• Understands and demonstrates knowledge of all policies associated with attendance

Professional Development

• Attends all assigned in-service education classes
• Role models excellent professional practice
• Always dresses appropriately and professionally

Physical Requirements

• Constant sitting and standing 8 hours per day
• Occasional to frequent bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, turning, and squatting
• Occasional pushing up to 50 pounds for 170 feet
• Occasional pulling up to 50 pound medication carts and possible wheel chairs for short distances
• Occasional lifting from floor to overhead, or floor to waist
• Occasional carrying of objects and materials weighing less than 25 pounds
• Occasional carrying of clients 80 pounds to 300+ pounds (other employees normally assist; however, lift and carry is normally not aided by mechanical device)
• Infrequent overhead reaching 10-25 pounds
• Constant small motor and hand skills necessary to perform writing tasks and other simple grasping operations
• Occasional fine manipulation needed to administer injections
• Occasional power grip and hand twisting required in both hands for clutching and grasping; to seize or hold firmly
• Normal or corrected near and far vision, in addition to non-inhibiting color vision. May read constantly for short durations throughout the day
• Constant talking, hearing, and smelling throughout the work day; must be alert to client condition and environmental situations

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