LVN/LPT Opportunity At River Vista Behavioral HealthRiver Vista Behavioral Health, a new 128-bed facility along the San Joaquin River bluffs, is dedicated to providing advanced behavioral health services to Central Valley residents and visitors. The hospital will employ over 250 staff members, including clinicians, nurses, mental health technicians, support staff, and administration. We are currently seeking a forward-thinking and compassionate LVN/LPT to join our Nursing Team.The LVN/LPT administers nursing care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. They perform a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties.Job Requirements:Education: Graduate from an accredited Vocational School of Nursing or Psychiatric Technician program required; Current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician with the State of California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.BLS CertificationExperience: Clinical experience in a psychiatric setting preferredAdditional Requirements: CPR certification and successful completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training.Knowledge/Skills:Ability to communicate effectivelyConcentrated and complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and/or highly technical situationsAbility to work successfully under highly stressful conditionsSound, independent judgments based on scientific and/or ethical principlesComprehension and performance of oral and written instructions and proceduresCollaboration with other multidisciplinary team membersAdapting to varying workloads and work assignmentsEffective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills, written and verbalMath skills to enable calculation of drug dosages and infusion ratesGeneral Working Environment:Psychiatric hospital settingRisk of aggressive patientsDay, evening, night, weekend, and/or holiday shiftsExposure to outdoor weather conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, blood borne pathogens, and loud noise levelsPhysical Requirements:Ability to communicate effectively with patients, their families, staff, and othersPhysical agility to manage patientsAbility to read and writeCompetent and full performance of Handle with Care techniquesPhysical abilities for walking, fingering, lifting, reaching, crouching, stooping, and smellingPhysical abilities for standing, speaking, hearing, and seeing with correction for close, distance, and peripheral visionEquipment/Materials Used:Telephone, computer, tape player, copier, fax machine, video player, small hand tools, writing instruments, and clinical equipmentJob Specifications:Assists in the delivery of patient care in an acute psychiatric settingProvides nursing care within the scope of practiceCollects data related to patient's condition and reports findings to the Charge/Staff NurseAssists in assessing for pain and documents accordinglyAssists in organizing and delivering patient care and supervising staffDocuments patient activity and behavior accurately and timelyRecognizes when patient is in need of 1:1 intervention and interacts therapeuticallyReports significant developments to Charge/Staff NurseProvides 1:1 interventions as directedService Excellence Criteria:Treats everyone as a guestMakes a positive first impression and continues that positive impressionAnticipates the needs and expectations of all people encounteredDisplays service recovery skillsDemonstrates professionalism and excellence in all thingsDemonstrates professionalism in look, what to do, and what to sayHolds self accountable and is a positive role modelDelivers excellence that goes beyond departmental and individual job responsibilityPractices teamworkParticipates in decision-making and process improvementCommunicates effectively within and beyond assigned teamFocuses on the problem or issue, not the personBehaviors:Always says "please" and "thank you"Makes a good first impression by projecting a positive attitudeAlways wears name badgeDemonstrates a professional image through manner of dress, respectful communication, and adherence to hospital badge policyHolds self accountable for getting the information needed to do the jobResponds to client and customer questions, concerns, and grievances in a timely mannerReads all hospital related written communicationUses language appropriate to the situation and to the guestIs a team player, showing respect for peers, supervisors, patients, and guestsGreets guests with eye contact and a smileStaff is timely when responding to patient needs and requestsAlways end an interaction with the guest by asking, "Is there anything else I can do for you?"General Criteria:Consistently reports to work on time and is ready to work at start of shiftAppropriately utilizes personal days/sick timeClocks in/out per policy and procedure; begins/returns from meal periods and rest breaks within established policy time frameUses only approved overtimeFollows all departmental and hospital safety, security, and infection control policiesSelf-Development: Maintains required licensure/certification for position; renews by expiration date; Maintains CPR; renews by expiration date. Maintains HANDLE WITH CARE training; renews by expiration date.
Completes all required mandatory inservices/training at hire and annually and in a timely manner. Gains additional formal qualifications beyond the minimum requirements of the job; as well as additional job duties and skills. Follows up on any personal development plan. Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures, protocols, and practices. Attends inservice programs.Professional Appearance and Attitude: Complies with the Personal Appearance policy.
Consistently demonstrates a self-directed, mature and disciplined approach to completing work duties. Demonstrates emotional capacity to perform within position responsibilities. Maintains and respects patient and employee confidentiality. Follows proper lines of authority and organizational structure.Age Group Encountered:Adolescent – (12-17 yr. old)Adult – (18 - 61 yr.
old)Geriatric – (62 or above)Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of patient rights, advanced directives and ethical issues for all age specific groups.Must be able to demonstrate the skills and knowledge to provide appropriate interventions based on the needs of various age groups.Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and ability to advocate, communicate and educate patients of all age groups served, including those with physical, emotional, social, mental, language and cognitive impairments.Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and ability to collaborate with medical staff, other health professionals to achieve desired outcomes for age specific groups served.Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills to interpret age related data and appropriately consulting with other team members and/or planning care based on those results.Must be able to demonstrate ability to involve patients/family/guardian/care taker in decision making related to care and treatment appropriate for various ages served.Must be able to demonstrate ability to provide patient/family education, explaining care, treatments, discharges instruction etc. using correct terminology and technique to address educational needs of each age group served.Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and ability to assess and provide appropriate interventions in the event of abnormal family dynamics for various age groups including; child abuse, domestic violence, and elder abuse.Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and ability to provide a safe environment of care and recognize safety risks/considerations of each age group served.Additional Requirements:A strong knowledge of The Joint Commission, HCFA, OSHA regulations, and patient rights standards and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities