On-Call LVN/LPT - Mental Health 109

About the role

La Casa Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) is a 192-bed program providing assistance to adults 18 and older. Shifts available include On Call, AM, PM, and NOC. Expected starting minimum compensation is $30.00 hourly. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician.
• Documents response to treatment and notifies all parties of clinical changes of condition.
• Monitors the activities and documentation of the MHW’s on the assigned wing.
• Counsels and participates in community meetings and groups.
• Maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients.
• 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 admission documentation including the problem list and the I.D. note.
• Coordinates discharges by ensuring discharge orders are written, and that discharge medication and clothing are given to the client.
• Completes appropriate documentation.
• Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Administers medication and treatment to clients.
• Receives and presents change of shift report.
• Reviews monthly recap of physician orders, medication record and treatment records.
• Informs the physician and nursing administrator of any abnormalities found in the client’s condition or laboratory reports.
• Completes the twenty-four hour Supervisors Report and the Charge Nurse’s Report each shift.
• Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Professional Assault Response Training (PART).
• Notifies the supervisor of those clients who are clinical management concerns.
• Observes, records and reports client social, medical and psychiatric behavior.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies.
• Promotes and assists clients in developing self-help skills.
• Responds to co-workers with concern and promotes group morale.
• 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.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of Telecare’s customers including clients/clients, families and governmental agencies in all interactions and conduct.
• Acts in a professional manner, demonstrates respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare in the community.
• Completes and follows through with tasks and assignments, meeting expected deadlines.
• Understands and demonstrates knowledge of all policies associated with attendance.
• Attends all assigned in-service education classes.
• Role models excellent professional practice.
• Always dresses appropriately and professionally.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in psychiatric nursing in a skilled nursing facility or an acute hospital is preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician program and current license by the State of California is also required.
• A valid CPR Certificate is also required.
• Demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illness, Psychiatric Rehabilitation principles, knowledge of psychotropic medications and knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the delivery of mental health services in the State of California.
• Clearance from the Department of Justice.

Skills

• Demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illness.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the delivery of mental health services in the State of California.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$30.00 Hourly

Schedule

On Call; Shift Hours and Days vary as needed AM: 7:00am - 3:30pm PM: 3:00pm - 11:30pm NOC: 11:00pm - 7:30am

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: X
• Walking: X
• Standing: X
• Bending (neck): X
• Bending (waist): X
• Squatting: X
• Climbing: X
• Kneeling: X
• Crawling: X
• Twisting (neck): X
• Twisting (waist): X
• Hand Use: Right---X Left---X Is repetitive use of hand required? X Simple Grasping (right hand): X Simple Grasping (left hand): X Power Grasping (right hand): X Power Grasping (left hand): X Fine Manipulation (right hand): X Fine Manipulation (left hand): X Pushing & Pulling (right hand): X Pushing and Pulling (left hand): X Reaching (above shoulder level): X Reaching (below shoulder level): X Lifting/Carrying: 0-10 lbs.: X 11-25 lbs.: X 26-50 lbs.: X 51-75 lbs.: X 76-100 lbs.: X 100+ lbs.: X Other Job Requirements: X Driving cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment? X Working around equipment and machinery? X Walking on uneven ground? X Exposure to excessive noise? X Exposure to extremes of temperature, humidity or wetness? X Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals? X Working at heights? X Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement? X Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment? X Working with bio-hazards such as: blood borne pathogens, sewage, hospital waste, etc. X Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/Disability